Minerals

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Which of the following are NOT a characteristic of minerals? Naturally occurring, Man-made, Solid, Inorganic

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Man-made

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True or false: Minerals make up elements.

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False

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Minerals are...

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Made of elements

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The color of the mineral's powder.

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Streak

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The way light reflects off a mineral.

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Luster

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Minerals resistance to being scratched.

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Hardness

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Mica breaks along a flat line, creating thin sheets. This is an example of: Luster, Cleavage, Hardness, Fracture

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Cleavage

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According to Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral can scratch corundum? Options: Talc, Topaz, Diamond, Masonry Drill Bit

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Diamond

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According to Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral can scratch apatite but not quartz?

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Orthoclase

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Using evidence from the data table, what is the chemical composition of Fluorite? Options: CaF2, H2O, Fe3O4, MnO2

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CaF2