Minerals and Rocks

Question 1

the study of minerals

Answer 1

MINERALOGY

Question 2

building blocks of rocks, naturally formed

Answer 2

MINERALS

Question 3

Define Color

Answer 3

It is the result of the way minerals absorb light.

Question 4

the color of the mineral in powder form

Answer 4

Streak

Question 5

color of the powder in streak

Answer 5

Streak

Question 6

refers to the measure of the mineral’s resistance to scratching

Answer 6

Hardness

Question 7

It determines how brilliant or dull the mineral is

Answer 7

Luster

Question 8

What are the categories of Luster? Define.

Answer 8

Metallic - light does not penetrate but only reflects
Non- Metallic - light does penetrate

Question 9

both describe how a mineral breaks

Answer 9

Cleavage and Fracture

Question 10

rough or irregular surfaces

Answer 10

Fracture

Question 11

refers to flat planes

Answer 11

Cleavage

Question 12

measurement that determines the density of minerals

Answer 12

Specific Gravity

Question 13

the ability of a mineral to attract or repel other minerals

Answer 13

Magnetism

Question 14

Tenacity

Answer 14

level of resistance of minerals to stress

Question 15

aggregates of one or more minerals

Answer 15

Rocks

Question 16

What are the 3 classification of Rocks

Answer 16

Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks

Question 17

formed by magma

Answer 17

IGNEOUS ROCKS

Question 18

formed by the settling down of sediments

Answer 18

Sedimentary Rocks

Question 19

What is the Formation of Sedimentary Rocks. Define each.

Answer 19

Erosion- particles carried away by wind or water
Deposition - losely packed sediments
Compaction - closely packed sediments Cementation - tightly packed sediments

Question 20

rocks that undergo a change to form a new rock

Answer 20

METAMORPHIC ROCKS

Question 21

minerals that contain iron

Answer 21

ferrous metallic minerals