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What is the naturally occurring, inorganic solid with an orderly crystalline structure and a definet chemical composition?
a) mineral
b) compound
c) isotope
d) element
The process of mineral formation from magma is called
a) evaporation
b) melting
c) crystallization
d) precipitation
Minerals are classified by
a) color
b) density
c) size
d) composition
The building block of silicate minerals is called the
a) silicone oxygen tetrahedron
b) aluminum oxygen triangle
c) silicone oxygen triangle
d) aluminum oxygen tetrahedron
Minerals with the silicone oxygen structure are classified into what group?
a) sulfates
b) silicates
c) carbonates
d) oxides
All minerals in the sulfate and sulfide groups contain what element?
a) sulfur
b) carbon
c) oxygen
d) silicone
The most common mineral group in Earth's crust is the
a) oxides
b) halides
c) silicates
d) carbonates
To which mineral group does orthoclase feldspare (KAlSi3O8) belong?
a) oxides
b) halides
c) silicates
d) carbonates
Which of the following properties is generally the least useful in identifying minerals?
a) hardness
b) streak
c) color
d) cleavage
The color of a mineral changes due to
a) small amounts of different elements
b) differences in density
c) differences in crystal structure
d) differences in hardness
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