Minerals, Rocks, and Resources Review

Which type of mineral is rare, beautiful, and has a hardness of 7-10 on Moh's scale?

• ore

• gemstone

• carbonate

• silicate

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

• solid

• definite chemical composition

• organic

• natural

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which mineral is found in computer chips, clocks, and watches?

• graphite

• calcite

• hematite

• quartz

Which mineral property is LEAST helpful for identification?

• hardness

• color

• streak

• crystal structure

Which mineral has a metallic luster?

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Which mineral has a vitreous luster?

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Which of these minerals show cleavage?

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Select the TWO most common elements in Earth's crust.

• oxygen

• aluminum

• helium

• silicon

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which TWO elements are present in a carbonate mineral?

• helium

• carbon

• oxygen

• hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which mineral is present in limestone, is used to make cement, and passes the acid test?

• mica

• calcite

• quartz

• talc