rocks

Question 1

Mineral

Answer 1

naturally formed, ironic solid that has a defined chemical structure

Question 2

Rock

Answer 2

the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets

Question 3

Element

Answer 3

a part or aspect of something abstract

Question 4

Compound

Answer 4

a substance made up of atoms of 2 or more different elements joined by chemical bonds

Question 5

Crystal

Answer 5

a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a defined pattern

Question 6

Color

Answer 6

the first charismatic but not a good way to identify

Question 7

Luster

Answer 7

the way in which a mineral reflects light

Question 8

Streak

Answer 8

the color of powder of a mineral

Question 9

Cleavage

Answer 9

the splitting of a mineral along a smooth flat surfaces

Question 10

Fracture

Answer 10

the manner in which a mineral breaks along either a curved or irregular surfaces

Question 11

Density

Answer 11

the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance

Question 12

Ore

Answer 12

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted

Question 13

Metallic minerals

Answer 13

high specific gravity and metallic luster

Question 14

Non-metallic minerals

Answer 14

described as the minerals that do not comprise of metals

Question 15

Gemstones

Answer 15

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry.

Question 16

Igneous rock

Answer 16

is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic

Question 17

Sedimentary rock

Answer 17

types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans or other bodies of water at the Earth’s surface

Question 18

Metamorphic rock

Answer 18

a type of rock which has been changed by extreme heat and pressure