WBHS Rupe Mineral Definition Quiz

Which mineral is in the cubic crystal system and commonly known as table salt?

• Quartz

• Pyrite

• Sulfur

• Halite

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Which of the following is not included in the definition of a mineral?

• organic material

• solid

• naturally formed

• crystalline structure

The process that forms minerals from a solution as water evaporates is called

• Cooling of Magma

• Precipitation

• Increased heat and pressure

• Hydrothermal Solution

The group of minerals that is most abundant and has silicon and oxygen tetrahedron.

• Silicates

• Carbonates

• Halides

• Native Elements

Minerals are classified based on their ________________.

• Color

• Chemical Composition

• Weight

• Volume

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Which mineral is one of the softest minerals and often used in baby powder and make-up?

• Quatz

• Halite

• Talc

• Galena

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Sand is used to make glass. Sand is mostly which mineral?

• Gold

• Halite

• Rutile

• Quartz

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Which mineral is used for jewelry, drill bits, and saw blades?

• Diamond

• Topaz

• Calcite

• Quartz

Which mineral is used in pencils?

• Galena

• Quartz

• Graphite

• Zircon

Which mineral is an ore for aluminum?

• Bauxite

• Hematite

• Corundum

• Galena

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