Mineral Quiz - Chapter 3 Lesson 1

What are the 5 characteristics of a Mineral? Select 5 answers.

• Solid
• Crystalline Structure
• Naturally Occurring/Found in Nature
• Inorganic
• Definite Chemical Composition

A _____ is a member of the mineral group that has silicone and oxygen in its crystal structure

• Silicate
• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Inorganic
• Lava

_____ is a member of the mineral group that does not have silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure.

• Nonsilicate
• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Inorganic
• Lava

The process of _____ occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid, or melt, then solidify to form crystals.

• Crystalization
• Chemical Composition
• Inorganic
• Lava
• Magma

_____ is molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface.

• Magma
• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Inorganic
• Lava

When molten rock erupts on Earth's surface it is called:

• Lava
• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Inorganic
• Magma

The mineral hematite has a chemical formula of Fe2O3. This is an example of the mineral's:

• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Inorganic
• Lava
• Magma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Minerals that are not from biological origins are considered:

• Inorganic
• Chemical Composition
• Crystalization
• Lava
• Magma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1