Activity 15: Mineral Properties

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Who created the scale to rank the hardness of minerals?

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Friedrich Mohs created the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are non-living materials found on Earth.

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Where is the world's deepest diamond mine located?

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The world's deepest diamond mine is located in South Africa.

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Which mineral is used in jewelry, electronics, and photography?

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Silver is used in jewelry, electronics, and photography.

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What is the structure called that is formed by the repeating pattern of atoms in minerals?

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The structure is called a crystalline structure.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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The Mohs scale is used to rank the hardness of minerals.

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Name a common mineral that is a good conductor of electricity.

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Silver is a common mineral that is a good conductor of electricity.

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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes minerals from rocks?

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

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What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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Diamond is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale.

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What is the term for a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition.