December 5 Minerals

December 5 Minerals

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property were miners testing when they bit into a mineral to distinguish real gold from pyrite?

Back

Hardness

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale do you refer to when determining which minerals can scratch others?

Back

Moh's Hardness Scale

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solid geometric form that results from a repeating pattern of atoms or molecules?

Back

Crystal

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which indicator is NOT a good sole indicator for identifying a mineral?

Back

Color

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

Back

A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

Back

Minerals are pure substances with a specific chemical composition, while rocks are composed of one or more minerals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is luster in terms of mineral properties?

Back

Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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