Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
hematite and magnetite
A
iron ore
2
Q
bauxite
A
aluminum ore
3
Q
corundum
A
extremely hard, rubies
4
Q
galena
A
lead ore
5
Q
pyrite
A
fool’s gold
6
Q
gypsum
A
plaster, drywall, sheet rock
7
Q
graphite
A
pencil lead
8
Q
copper
A
electronics, cables, coins
9
Q
diamond
A
hardest mineral, carbon
10
Q
halite
A
salt
11
Q
calcite
A
cement and lime (used in gardening to change the pH of soil)
12
Q
talc
A
softest mineral, baby powder
13
Q
rutile and ilmenite
A
titanium ore
14
Q
gold
A
jewelry, medical instruments, electronics
15
Q
sulfur
A
paper, medicines, fertilizers, explosives, fireworks, matches, rubber, unique smell
