Earth Science Ch. 4 - Minerals!

Question 1

What mineral has the special property of magnetism?

Accepted Answer

magnetite

Question 2

The softest mineral on Mohs scale of hardness is

Accepted Answer

talc

Question 3

The tendency of a mineral to break into irregular, uneven surfaces is

Accepted Answer

fracture

Question 4

Coal is a mineral.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The color of a mineral in powdered form is called its

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streak

Question 6

Cleavage is a mineral's tendency to

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split along specific planes, forming flat surfaces

Question 7

Quartz is easy to identify because it comes in only one color.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Two main types of luster are

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metallic and non-metallic

Question 9

When magma cools slowly, minerals will form _____ crystals.

Accepted Answer

larger

Question 10

The words waxy, pearly, and dull describe a mineral’s

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luster

Question 11

The measure of a mineral's ability to resist scratching

Accepted Answer

hardness

Question 12

All of the following are special properties of minerals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

incandescence

Question 13

A diamond would rate a ___ on Mohs scale of hardness.

Accepted Answer

10

Question 14

There are 8 Rock-forming minerals and they are made up of the 8 least common elements of Earth's crust.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Color is the best identifier of minerals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

_____ describes how a mineral feels to the touch.

Accepted Answer

texture

Question 17

Some minerals are composed of single elements.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

A crystal is a solid in which atoms are arranged in repeating patterns.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

A mineral is

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inorganic

Question 20

Crystals tend to be smaller when minerals form

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in restricted space

Questions 20