How effective is the physical property of color in identifying a mineral?

It is one property and may not be used alone to identify a mineral.

Very effective. You can immediately identify it based only on the color.

It doesn't make a difference. Every mineral can be any color.

Color isn't a physical property.

In class you learned that there are five criteria that make a mineral, a mineral. Based on what you learned, what are the five criteria?

Solid, Naturally Occurring, Inorganic, Fixed Chemical Formula, and Crystal Structure.

Fixed Chemical Formula, Organic, Living, Bright Color, and Crystal Structure.

Inorganic, Naturally Occurring, Plastic, Solid, and Fixed Chemical Formula.

Organic, Naturally Occurring, Crystal Structure, Solid, and Liquid.

Based on what you have learned in class, why is coal not considered a mineral?

It is organic, meaning it is made from living things.

Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about ivory. Ivory is a hard, solid, white material that comes from the tusks, or teeth, of animals, usually elephants.

Ivory is not a mineral because minerals don't come from living things.

Ivory is a mineral because minerals either come from living things or are man - made.

Ivory is a mineral because minerals are always white in color.

Ivory is not a mineral because minerals are not solids.

Read the description below. Which detail(s) show that Sulfur is a mineral? At room temperature Sulfur is a yellow crystalline solid. It's has a chemical formula of S 8 and is found near volcanic vents. HINT: There may be more than one answer!

It can be defined by a chemical formula.

Charcoal is a light black substance that contains carbon. It can form from burning tree bark. Is charcoal a mineral or not? Please select two answers.

No, charcoal is not a mineral because it is not naturally occurring in the environment.

No, charcoal is not a mineral because it is formed from an organic, or living substance.

Yes, charcoal is a mineral because it is formed from a man - made substance.

Yes, charcoal is a mineral because it is a solid substance that has a definite crystal structure.

Plastic is a clear substance that is a solid. Plastic has a fixed chemical formula and is a man - made product. Is plastic a mineral or not? Please select two answers.

No, plastic is not a mineral because it is not naturally occurring in the environment.

No, plastic is not a mineral because it does not have a crystal structure.

Yes, plastic is a mineral because it is formed from a man - made substance.

Yes, plastic is a mineral because it is a solid substance that has a fixed chemical formula.

Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about Portland cement. Portland cement is the most common type of cement used in the world. It is made of limestone and other material. It was first developed in 1756 by John Smeaton. Portland cement is made through a process of heating and grinding. It sets and hardens when mixed with water.

Portland cement is not a mineral because minerals are not man - made.

Portland cement is a mineral because all minerals are made of limestone.

Portland cement is a mineral because all minerals harden when mixed with water.

Portland cement is not a mineral because minerals aren't used in daily life.

Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about sandstone. Sandstone contains quartz and feldspar. It is often tan, yellow, and/or red. It may have a hardness of about 6.5. Sandstone cannot be described by a chemical formula because sandstone is not a pure substance.

Sandstone is not a mineral because minerals are pure substances.

Sandstone is a mineral because minerals always have a hardness of 6.5.

Sandstone is a mineral because minerals are always made of quartz.

Sandstone is not a mineral because each mineral can only come in one color.

Minerals are inorganic which means that

they were never part of anything living.

they were once parts of living things.

What is the difference between instantaneous speed and average speed?

Instantaneous speed happens in a particular instant, Average speed is the speed of an object over a longer period of time.

Average speed happens in a particular instant, Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object over a longer period of time.

Instantaneous speed is never right, average speed is always right

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