Minerals

Minerals

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

On the Mohs hardness scale, which mineral is harder than Topaz? Options: Apatite, Talc, Corundum, Quartz

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Corundum

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

On the Mohs hardness scale, which mineral is harder than Fluorite? Options: Calcite, Talc, Gypsum, Quartz

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Back

Quartz

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is part of the definition of a mineral?

Back

Definite chemical composition

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following substances is a mineral? Coal, Fluorite, Obsidian, Brass.

Back

Fluorite

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardest known mineral?

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Back

Diamond

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a mineral?

  • Pyrite, which is a crystalline solid with a chemical formula of FeS2.
  • Glass, which is man-made.
  • Concrete, which is man-made and does not have a crystalline structure.
  • Magma, which is melted rock.

Back

Pyrite, which is a crystalline solid with a chemical formula of FeS2.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is it called when minerals break along smooth, flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

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