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Geology.
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The five characteristics of a mineral are that it is naturally occurring, forms by inorganic processes, it is a solid, it has definite chemical composition, and it has a crystal structure.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Almost all minerals are made of only one element.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
What is the test that geologist do to test the powder color of a mineral?
a) Scratch
b) Streak
c) Density
d) Luster
What is the formula to find density?
a) Mass/volume
b) Mass x Volume
c) Mass + volume
d) Mass - Volume
Some special properties of mineral could include that it is magnetic or conducts electricity.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Geodes are one way that minerals form.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
The three ways that minerals form are by solution, lava/magma, and organically.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Quartz is the only mineral that can form organically.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
The name of the test to check harness of a mineral is called
a) Streak
b) Scratch
c) Color
d) Luster
There are only about 20 minerals on earth.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
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