Minerals Review Quiz

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What mineral property of quartz accounts for its abundance?

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

Differences in hardness between minerals are most likely caused by the

The way in which a mineral reflects light from its surface is called

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

Gold prospectors were able to use the panning technique to sort for gold because of its

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

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