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ES ch3 test p2

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which statement is not true regarding gemstones most gemstones are made of only one element
which of the following does not contain a mineral glass
a material is only a mineral when it satisfies certain requirements. which is not a requirement for a material to be considered a mineral formed in a laboratory
which mineral is mined so that aluminum can be produced bauxite
some minerals are metallic in nature, but also extremely rare. which mineral has a metallic property and is rare platinum
why should you test several properties when identifying minerals two different minerals can share one or more properties
rocks that have a desired substance which can be mined for a profit are called ores
which type of internal structure best represents a gemstone predictable crystal patterns
a mineral is an inorganic _____ with a unique crystal structure solid
some minerals are formed when ____ cools magma
when liquid evaporates, particles of any dissolved minerals stay behind and form crystals
___ alone usually is not enough to identify a mineral color
tests for hardness and streak help ___ mineral identify
two types of _____ are metallic an nonmetallic luster
qualities of a stone that make it a gemstone are beauty and rarity
qualities of a mineral that classify it as an ore are usefulness and profiability
color of a powdered mineral streak
a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched hardness
the tendency of a mineral to break along a smooth, flat surface cleavage
how light is reflected from a mineral luster
the distinctive yellow of sulfur color
minerals mined because they contain useful substances ores
the tendency of minerals to break with rough or jagged surfaces fracture
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