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MineralogyStudyGuide
Question | Answer |
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What 5 things must an object have to considered a mineral? | - Solid - Naturally Occurring - Inorganic - Definite Chemical Compound - Crystal Structure |
Is Quartz a mineral? | Yes |
Is Pyrite a mineral? | Yes |
Is Turquoise a mineral? | Yes |
Is Corundum a mineral? | Yes |
Is wood a mineral? | No |
Is water a mineral? | No |
Is ice from a refrigerator a mineral? | No |
Is a rock a mineral? | No |
The tendency of a mineral to split along flat, smooth surfaces is the definition of _____________. | Mineral Cleavage |
The manner in which a mineral breaks along an irregular surface is the definition of _____________. | Fracture |
The way in which a mineral reflects light is the definition of ______________. | Luster |
Metallic and Non-Metallic are the two main categories of what? | Luster |
The look of glass is what non-metallic mineral? | Vitreous |
What is the definition of the non-metallic mineral, Greasy? | The look of an oil-coated substance |
Is Resinous, the look of resin, a metallic or non-metallic mineral? | Non-Metallic |
The color of a mineral in powder form is the definition of ___________. | Mineral Streak |
True or False: The Mohs hardness scale is a ranking of minerals from hardest to softest. | False |
The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is the definition of ________________. | Hardness |
Minerals can be contained in different types of _________. | Rocks |