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1
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__ is a rounded hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals.

A

Geode

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2
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T/F: Coins are a type of mineral.

A

True

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3
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T/F: A mineral with a high number cannot scratch a mineral with a lower number.

A

False

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4
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__ materials make up one or more minerals.

A

Rocks

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5
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Luster reflects __.

A

Light

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6
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__ is a mineral’s ability to resist being scratched.

A

Hardness

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__ is the color of the powder left behind when you rub a mineral.

A

Streak

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8
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Minerals form in the Earth’s mantle by high __ and __.

A

Heat and Pressure

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T/F: True minerals form only in nature.

A

True

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10
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__ are always a solid material with particles arranged in repeating patterns.

A

Minerals

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