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Mineral Tests (ES 4)

Authored by Brandon Lilley

Science

9th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 15+ times

Mineral Tests (ES 4)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which mineral test is performed using the scale shown in the diagram?

Hardness

Streak

Luster

Specific Gravity

Breakage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Using the diagram provided, which mineral sample would scratch corundum?

Diamond

Olivine

Pyrite

Feldspar

Hematite

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Using the diagram provided, which mineral has a glassy luster, white streak and is known to contain rubies?

Diamond

Olivine

Pyrite

Feldspar

Corundum

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered to be a common test used in the identification of minerals? (Choose all that apply)

Streak

Length

Hardness

Percentage of inorganic compounds

Density

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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This mineral test involves taking a mineral and rubbing it against a porcelain plate in order to determine the color of the powder produced by the mineral?

Streak

Hardness

Effervescence

Specific Gravity

Luster

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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This mineral test involves breaking a mineral sample. When the mineral is broken it will have a rough and jagged surface. Which mineral test is this?

Fracture

Cleavage

Streak

Hardness

Specific Gravity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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This mineral test involves breaking a mineral sample. When the mineral is broken it will have a smooth and flat surface. Which mineral test is this?

Fracture

Cleavage

Streak

Hardness

Specific Gravity

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