F1 Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What is 1 on Moh’s Hardness Scale
A
Talc
2
Q
What is the most abundant element in Earth’s crust?
A
Oxygen
3
Q
Define a mineral
A
A naturally occurring chemical substance having a definite composition and crystalline structure
4
Q
What is 2 on Mohs Hardness Scale?
A
Gypsum
5
Q
What are the eight most abundant minerals in Earth’s crust
A
1) oxygen
2)silicon
3)aluminium
4)iron
5)calcium
6)sodium
7)potassium
8)magnesium