F1 Minerals Flashcards

1
Q

What is 1 on Moh’s Hardness Scale

A

Talc

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2
Q

What is the most abundant element in Earth’s crust?

A

Oxygen

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3
Q

Define a mineral

A

A naturally occurring chemical substance having a definite composition and crystalline structure

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4
Q

What is 2 on Mohs Hardness Scale?

A

Gypsum

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5
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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

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