Minerals Review Quiz

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Which mineral will carbonate or fizz when hydrochloric acid is added to it?

When a mineral breaks unevenly, it is said to have what?

What mineral property of quartz accounts for its abundance?

What is the softest mineral on Mohs scale of hardness?

A _________ is a solid that forms in nature, has a definite chemical makeup and has a crystal structure.

Differences in hardness between minerals are most likely caused by the

It is the mineral in the powdered form when rubbed on a porcelain plate.

The mineral mica breaks evenly along flat sheets mainly because of its