3.2C Mineral Identification and Properties

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What is a mineral?

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

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Is ice considered a mineral?

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Yes, ice is considered a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid with a crystalline structure.

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Is diamond a mineral?

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Yes, diamond is a mineral, known for its hardness and crystalline structure.

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What is the chemical symbol for Carbon?

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C

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Which of the following is NOT a way minerals form? Cooling solution, Evaporation of a solution, Cooling magma or lava, or Dead plants or animals?

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Dead plants or animals are not a way minerals form.

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What is Mohs Hardness Scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another, from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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Which mineral can scratch corundum according to Mohs Hardness Scale?

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Diamond can scratch corundum.

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What is the process of mineral formation through cooling magma called?

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Igneous formation.

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What is an example of a mineral that forms from evaporation?

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Halite (rock salt) forms from the evaporation of saltwater.

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What is the definition of a crystalline structure?

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A crystalline structure is a unique arrangement of atoms in a mineral that forms a solid with a specific geometric shape.