Earth Materials

Front

What mineral is largely found within the Earth's mantle?

Back

Olivine

Front

Which of these minerals is NOT a silicate?

Back

Calcite (CaCO₃)

Front

What mineral is described as metallic gray cubes with a hardness of 2-4 and high specific gravity?

Back

Galena

Front

What is NOT a criterion for identifying a mineral?

Back

Organic

Front

What does it mean when atoms in a mineral line up in a pattern that repeats?

Back

Crystal structure

Front

Define 'mineral'.

Back

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly internal structure.

Front

What is the primary component of quartz?

Back

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Front

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

Back

A rock is a solid aggregate of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a single, naturally occurring substance.

Front

What is the significance of crystal structure in minerals?

Back

It determines the mineral's physical properties, such as shape and cleavage.

Front

Name a common silicate mineral.

Back

Feldspar