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MInerals are made of one or more ____.
a) elements
b) structures
c) rocks
d) colors

a mineral is an ore as long as ____.
a) it is rare.
b) it is natural
c) it remains a solid
d) it is profitable

Which is not a characteristic of a mineral?
a) solid
b) indefinite composition
c) showing crystal form
d) naturally occuring

Iron ore
a) hematite
b) gypsum
c) bauxite
d) galena

Which is a mineral?
a) gold
b) coal
c) limestone
d) granite

Used for paint and powder
a) talc
b) copper
c) mica
d) gold

An uneven break in a mineral.
a) rarity
b) luster
c) fracture
d) cleavage

The way a mineral shines.
a) streak
b) cleavage
c) luster
d) hardness

Metalic and glassy are types of _________.
a) streak
b) fracture
c) luster
d) hardness

Cement is made from
a) galena
b) talc
c) gypsum
d) calcite

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