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ES ch3 test p1
| Quest | Answer |
|---|---|
| minerals are comprised of one or more | elements |
| a mineral is classified as an ore as long as | it is profitable and useful |
| one of the softest minerals is | talc |
| all minerals share the following characteristics except that of | being formed from living organisms |
| the hardness of quartz is 7, this indicates that quartz will scratch all of the following minerals except | topaz |
| muscovite mica will peel off in flat sheets. this is an example of the physical characteristics called | cleavage |
| calcite will scratch gypsum. this is an example of the physical characteristics called | hardness |
| the properties of being _____ make a diamond a gemstone | rare and beautiful |
| if the cost of separating a mineral from waste rock becomes too great, the mineral may no longer be classified as an ore. this happens because | the mineral can no longer be mined at at profit |
| what is true about minerals | the are naturally occurring and inorganic |
| a mineral has a mass of 150 g and a volume of 25 cm3. what is its density | 6 g/cm3 |
| a mineral's density is 4.5 g/cm3. if it has a volume of 30 cm3 what is its mass | 135 g |
| minerals always exist in a ____ form | solid |
| silver, gold and copper have shiny surfaces and thus are said to have | metallic luster |
| which of the following best represents a native element | silver (Ag) |
| mica has a hardness of 3. quartz has a hardness of 7. therefore | quartz can scratch mica |
| which mineral is the most common ingredient in nails and screws | iron |