Crystal/Mineral Questions Flashcards
1
Q
When magma cools slowly the crystals formed are generally…….
A
large
2
Q
Crystals also form when minerals dissolve in a liquid that then…….
A
Evaporates
3
Q
Minerals that contain silicon, oxygen, and one or more element are…….
A
Silicates
4
Q
Minerals are ____ crystalline solids
A
Inorganic
5
Q
What are Minerals?
A
- Naturally Occurring
- Inorganic
- Solid
- Must be a element or a compound of elements
- Atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern
