Minerals

Question 1

naturally occurring inorganic solid material that possesses an orderly crystalline structure and definite chemical composition

Answer 1

minerals

Question 2

properties of minerals

Answer 2

crystal shape (habit)

luster

color

streak

tenacity

hardness

cleavage

fracture

density

Question 3

most common element composition of minerals

Answer 3

oxygen

silicon

aluminum

iron

calcium

sodium

potassium

magnesium

Question 4

most common group of minerals, contain -SO2 groups that have a tetrahedal cyrstal shape

largest and important class of minerals and make up 90% of Earth’s crust

Answer 4

silicates

Question 5

minerals that contain carbonate ions (co3^2-) that exhibit effervescence (foaming reaction to acid)

Answer 5

carbonates

Question 6

naturally occurring concentration of mineral deposits that can be mined

Answer 6

ore

Question 7

mohs scale of hardness

Answer 7

talc

gypsum

calcite

fluorite

apatite

orthoclane

quartz

topaz

conrundum

diamond