T6L2 - Minerals Flashcard

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mineral? Naturally occurring, Organic, Solid, Definite chemical composition

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Organic

Front

What process forms crystals from a solution?

Back

Evaporation

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Which characteristic makes minerals different from rocks?

Back

Minerals have a crystal structure

Front

What do all minerals have in common?

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They have a crystal structure

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Which of these minerals is organic? Quartz, Halite, Calcite (found in shells), Pyrite

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Calcite (found in shells)

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What is the most common way crystals form?

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From cooling magma or lava

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What is crystallization?

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The process of forming crystals from atoms

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How do scientists identify a mineral?

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By its color, streak, and luster

Front

Which of these minerals is not formed by inorganic processes? Diamond, Amber, Halite, Feldspar

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Amber

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Why do minerals always form the same crystal shape?

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Because of the way their atoms are arranged