Rocks And Minerals (Geology)

Question 1

Mineral

Answer 1

Naturally Occuring, Inorganic Solid
(Inorganic=Not living)

Question 2

Crystal

Answer 2

Solid in which atoms are arranged in repeating patterns

Question 3

Luster

Answer 3

The way minerals reflect light
Metallic and Nonmetallic

Question 4

Hardness

Answer 4

Measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched

Question 5

Cleavage

Answer 5

A minerals breaks along planes where atomic bonding is weak

Question 6

Fracture

Answer 6

Mineral breaks into peices with arclike, rough, or jagged edges

Question 7

Streak

Answer 7

Color the mineral leaves when it is rubbed across a unglazed porcelain plate

Question 8

Specific Gravity

Answer 8

Ratio of mass to volume compare to the density of water

Question 9

Silicates

Answer 9

minerals that contains silicon, oxygen, and usually more than one element

Question 10

Tetrahedron

Answer 10

Geometric solid having 4 sides that are equilateral triangles

Question 11

Ore

Answer 11

Mineral that contains a valuable substance can be mined for profit

Question 12

Gems

Answer 12

Rare, precious, highly prized mineral that can be cut, polished and used for jewelry