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Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals

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Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

Back

Diamond is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Mohs hardness scale measure?

Back

The Mohs hardness scale measures the hardness of minerals.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral can scratch quartz?

Back

Topaz and Diamond can scratch quartz.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can you infer about a mineral that can be scratched by a fingernail?

Back

It is not very hard.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name two minerals that are harder than Fluorite.

Back

Quartz and Feldspar are harder than Fluorite.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cleavage in minerals?

Back

Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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