Minerals

Question 1

is a naturaling occurring solid substance with a chemical composition in an arrangement of atoms or ions

Answer 1

Minerals

Question 2

a substance made from minerals, parts of other rocks, plants, or remains of animals.

Answer 2

Rocks

Question 3

Minerals

4 characteristics-

Answer 3

Occurs naturally
Have a def. shape and volume; not a liquid.
Def. Chemical Composition
Has a Crystal Structure

Question 4

Minerals are composed of one or more ____.

Answer 4

elements

Question 5

One of the softest minerals is ____.

Answer 5

talc

Question 6

Color of a powdered mineral

Answer 6

Streak

Question 7

A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched

Answer 7

Hardness

Question 8

The tendency of a mineral to break along a flat, smooth surface

Answer 8

Cleavage

Question 9

How light is reflected from a mineral

Answer 9

Luster

Question 10

The distinctive yellow of sulfur

Answer 10

Color

Question 11

Minerals mined because they contain useful substances

Answer 11

Ores

Question 12

The tendency of minerals to break with rough or jagged surfaces

Answer 12

Fracture

Question 13

How are rocks and minerals similar?

Answer 13

They both are naturally occurring and solid substances

Question 14

How are rocks and minerals different?

Answer 14

Minerals are much more exact in what they have in them, while rocks vary about what they have in them

Question 15

Iron ore is NOT used in:

Answer 15

plumbing

Question 16

Aluminum is commonly used in:

Answer 16

soda cans

Question 17

Which properties of gold make it desirable for jewelry?

Answer 17

color and metallic properties

Question 18

How is gypsum used in the building of a home?

Answer 18

in concrete and drywall

Question 19

Which material is a main ingredient of steel?

Answer 19

iron

Question 20

Which mineral is a gemstone as well as an abrasive?

Answer 20

diamond