Which of the following is the best description of a mineral?

pure, solid, crystalline, non-living, natur al

pure, solid, man-made, non-l iving

mixture, solid, non-cryst alline, natural

pure, liquid, inorganic , natural

How are rocks and minerals different?

Rocks are made from many different minerals; minerals are made of one specific compound

Rocks and minerals are the same.

Rocks are made from different minerals and minerals are made of different rocks

Rocks are made of specific compounds; minerals aren't

Minerals are classified by physical attributes Which are the physical attributes of minerals?

Texture, luster, hardness, color,

Appearance, texture, and hardness

Using this Materials construct a device to help Kate to maintain her water cold for a longer time when she is at the pool? Materials : Styrofoam, white paper, Black construct paper, aluminium paper, cotton bolls, plastic wrap, black fabric. Select 3 materials and explain your reasons ( 2 sentence at least.

Write your response an give to your teacher.

This mystery specimen was brought to school by the teacher. It was found on the side of a mountain. It’s colors are gray, white, black and green. It has large greenish brown crystals. What would be a good question to ask to determine if the specimen was a rock or a mineral? write your questions and justify your answer .

Write your answer and give to your teacher.

Roks and Minerals "Mohs Scale"

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a crystalline structure is a

Sulfide

Sulfate

Mineral

Element

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

_____ is how light bounces off of a mineral.

Color

Hardness

Luster

Streak

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How much a mineral resists scratching is

Streak

Fracture

Hardness

Cleavage

The way a surface (of a mineral) reflect light. Either metallic or nonmetallic:

Cleavage

Streak

Luster

Reflection

Which of these minerals is softer than glass?

Topaz

Corundum

Calcite

Orthoclase

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If a mineral is scratched by talc, what must its hardness rating be?

1

3

6

10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Diamond is the hardest mineral.

True

False

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Roks and Minerals "Mohs Scale"

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A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a crystalline structure is a

_____ is how light bounces off of a mineral.

How much a mineral resists scratching is

The way a surface (of a mineral) reflect light. Either metallic or nonmetallic:

Which of these minerals is softer than glass?

If a mineral is scratched by talc, what must its hardness rating be?

Diamond is the hardest mineral.

Which mineral is HARDER than quartz?

Quartz can be scratched by Topaz.

Using this scale, which mineral can scratch fluorite?

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