Minerals

A mineral should be solid.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Minerals come from living things.

• True

• False

The arrangement of the atoms gives the mineral its properties.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This mineral can be scratched by a fingernail and is used in toothpaste.

• quartz

• mica

• hematite

• fluorite

It is a clear mineral which has a good crystal point form. It cannot be scratched by a fingernail or steel file.

• quartz

• azurite

• malachite

• gypsum

It is a dark mineral which can pick up a paper clip but cannot be scratched by a pocket knife or penny.

• halite

• magnetite

• calcite

• gypsum

Color is a reliable characteristic to use in identifying minerals.

• True

• False

What is needed in testing the hardness of minerals?

• wood

• metal

• glass

• paper

What is the hardest mineral?

• talc

• glass

• mica

• diamond

What is the softest mineral?

• talc

• mica

• calcite

• diamond