MINERAL EXAM

A substance that is formed by processes that occur in the natural world is

• solid

• definite chemical composition

• fracture

• naturally occuring

Rocks are made out of __________________.

• particles

• minerals

• molecules

• cells

By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?

• definite chemical composition
• crystal structure
• naturally occuring
• all of the above

a naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure.

• rock

• mineral

• stone

• mountain

Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.

• pieces

• names

• properties

• structures

Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?

• streak

• luster

• hardness

• size

-The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.

• streak

• color

• harness

• luster

• the way a mineral's surface reflects light.

• streak

• luster

• color

• hardness

Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.

• metallic

• nonmetallic

• a mineral's ability to resist being scratched

• streak

• luster

• color

• hardness