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Which of the two has a stronger crystal structure bond?

diamond

graphite

both

neither

Which of the two is most likely to break into smooth, flat surfaces?

graphite

diamond

both

neither

How are carbonate materials different from other materials?

they react to acid

they are fluorescent

they are magnetic

they react to radioactivity

What is the difference between talc and diamond in terms of hardness?

Talc is the softest mineral; diamond is the hardest

Talc is the hardest mineral; diamond is the softest

Talc is a medium value of 5; diamond is a value of 10

Talc is the softest, value of 1; diamond has a value of 4

What is the Mohs scale based on?

the fact that a harder material will scratch a softer one

the atomic arrangement of atoms

the chemical properties of metals

mineral's color and luster will vary with each sample

A small amount of gold is heavier than a large amount of pyrite. What can be concluded about pyrite and gold?

They have different densities

They have different lusters

They have similar lusters

They have identical densities

What is it called when a mineral breaks into irregular pieces?

fracture

cleavage

luster

streak

How can two minerals of different colors be identified as the same mineral?

by comparing their streak

by comparing their cleavage

by comparing their luster

by comparing their shape

Which of the following is the least reliable clue to determine a mineral's identity?

its color

its density

its hardness

its luster

What type of break is it when a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

cleavage

layers

fracture

tilted blocks

It is important to use sunscreen to protect ourselves from the ULTRAVIOLET rays

consisting of rays from the invisible part of the spectrum

an imperfection or blemish

not having a shiny coating

the tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces

In the Mohs scale, diamond has a HARDNESS value of 10.

the resistance of a mineral to being scratched

the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces

identifying characteristic features of a mineral

the way in which light reflects from its surface

Gold and pyrite look very similar, but their DENSITIES differ greatly.

the amount of mass in a given volume of the substance

an imperfection or blemish

the way in which light reflects from its surface

rays from the invisible spectrum

When I dropped my quartz ring. it FRACTURED into many curved and irregular shapes.

the tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces

not having a shiny coating

the resistance of a mineral from being scratched

the powder left behind by a mineral when it is scrapped

Graphite has CLEAVAGE because the bonds between the layers break easily.

the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces

identifying characteristic features of a mineral

the powder left behind when a mineral is scrapped

the resistance of a mineral to being scratched

A mineral's surface LUSTER can become dull if it has been exposed to water.

the way in which light is reflected from its surface

an imperfection or blemish

the amount of mass in a given volume of a substance

consisting of rays from the invisible spectrum

UNGLAZED tiles are cheap, but they are not attractive.

not having a shiny coating

the resistance of a mineral being scratched

identifying charateristic features of a mineral

the tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces

A dull hematite and a shiny hematite have the same STREAK because they are the same mineral.

the color of powder left when the mineral is scraped

the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces

the amount of mass in a given volume of the substance

identifying characteristic features of a mineral

We returned the diamond ring because it had a DEFECT.

an imperfection or blemish

the way in which light reflects from its surface

consisting of rays from the invisible part of the spectrum

the tendency of a mineral to break into two irregular pieces

Color is one of the PROPERTIES used to identify minerals.

identifying characteristic features of amineral

the tendency of a mineral to break along a flat surface

not having a shiny coat

the amount of mass in a given volume of a substance

There was FROST on the grass this morning.

white covering of ice particles

a machine or tool used for a particular purpose

a usually light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rock

made liquid by heat

A pea has a smaller VOLUME than a cherry.

the amount of space an object takes up

white covering of ice particles

made liquid by heat

a part considered in relation to the whole

Minerals in GRANITE develope when molten rock cools.

a usually light-colored, course-grained igneous rock

white covering of ice particles

made liquid by heat

a machine or tool used for a particular purpose

A mineral is a substance that has a DEFINITE chemical makeup.

not likely to change

the amount of space an object takes up

a usually light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rock

made liquid by heat

The new DEVICE will be used to purify water.

a machine or tool used for a particular purpose

the amount of space an object takes up

made liquid by heat

a part considered in relation to the whole

MINERALS are formed by natural processes.

a substance that forms in nature, solid, definite makeup

the amount of space an object takes up

a part considered in relation to a whole

a machine or tool used for a particular purpose

What is usually joined with oxygen to create oxide?

a metal

a liquid

a gas

a crystal

Which mineral is common in seashells?

calcite

quartz

carbon

tin

What percentage of the rocks in Earth's crust is made up of silicates?

90%

70%

30%

10%

Which of the following elements is most commonly found in the Earth's crust?

oxygen

silicon

calcium

iron

What do all silicates contain?

oxygen and silicon

water and copper

silicon and quartz

mica and water

How do scientists classify minerals into groups?

by compostion

byshape

by color

by age

What causes two minerals of the same chemical composition to have different crystal structures?

arrangement of atoms

location of growth

temperature

age

Why is a perfect crystal rare?

Large, open, uninhabited spaces are rare in Earth's crust

natural elements erode crystal structures

crystals always experience irregularities at a certain age

atoms of crystals break down once exposed to sunlight

Which of the following is true of a mineral found in both China and Spain?

Both have the same chemical makeup

The mineral in China only has materials native to China

The mineral in Spain is not as strong as the one in China

The mineral in China is darker than the one in Spain

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

can be solid, liquid, or gas

forms in nature

has a definite chemical makeup

has a crystal structure