Sci 12\11\24 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 ways to identify a mineral
A
Density, color, streak, luster, hardness, crystal structure, special properties, cleavage/fracture
2
Q
What is the hardest known mineral
A
diamond
3
Q
Which scientist made a scale to identify rocks
A
Moh
4
Q
What type of scientist studies rocks
A
Geology
5
Q
T\F rocks are everywhere
A
True
6
Q
T\F In 1912 an austrian meteorologist developed a scale to record a minerals hardness
A
False
7
Q
On mohs scale what hardness number is the fingernail
A
2.5
8
Q
What type of rock combines enough useful minerals for mining
A
Ore
9
Q
What are the 5 parts of a mineral
A
Naturally occurring, inorganic, crystal structure, solid, chemical composition
10
Q
What is the softest known mineral?
A
Talc
