5.2 Quiz Review

What determines the mineral's density and hardness?

True or False: Characteristic properties are ALWAYS the same no matter how much of the substance there is.

The splitting of rocks along a certain plane or point is what? A. Cleavage B. Fracture

A. Color B. Structure

Minerals are used for all except what? A. Jewelry B. Household Items C. Oxygen

The breakage of rocks into small jagged-edged pieces is what? A. Cleavage B. Fracture

What state are minerals found in? A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas

Saltwater deposits occur when minerals what? A. Precipitate from evaporating water B. Dissolve into small cracks in rock

True or False: Color is a reliable source of identification of minerals.

How are minerals formed?

True or False: Mining is an expensive and energy consuming process