Minerals Flashcard

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally formed solid substance with a crystal structure.

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Which mineral is known for its hardness of 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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Diamond.

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Which mineral is lowest on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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Talc.

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What forms igneous rock?

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Magma cools and hardens.

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What processes form sedimentary rock?

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Deposition, burial, compaction, and cementation.

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What is the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and minerals that can form sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from sediments.

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What is compaction in geology?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is cementation in geology?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediments together.