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What is a scientist called who studies rocks?
geologist
Put these rocks in order from smallest to largest: cobble, pebble, boulder, sand
sand - pebble - cobble - boulder
True or False: a mineral is a solid substance that occurs naturally.
TRUE
What is a piece of mineral that has been cut and polished and can be used in jewelry?
gem
True or False: Rocks are made of one or more than one mineral.
TRUE
What three minerals is granite made from?
quartz, feldspar & mica
What is the hardest mineral with a 10 on the Hardness Scale?
diamond
What is the softest mineral with a 1 on the Hardness Scale?
talc
What is the shape of a halite crystal?
cube
The mineral gypsum is used to make what writing material?
sidewalk chalk
Which one of these minerals might be used to make jewelry: halite, gold, talc
gold
Which one of these minerals WOULD NOT be used to make jewelry: gypsum, gold, diamond
gypsum
