GEOLOGY FOR CE QUIZ 2

Which of the following is a silicate mineral?

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Halite

• Gypsum

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Diamond

Which mineral is often green and used in jewelry?

• Emerald

• Topaz

• Ruby

• Sapphire

Which mineral is used in the production of plaster and drywall?

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Dolomite

• Feldspar

Which mineral has a characteristic blue color and is used as a gemstone?

• Topaz

• Sapphire

• Ruby

• Diamond

Which mineral is commonly used in electrical insulation due to its heat resistance?

• Quartz

• Talc

• Feldspar

• Muscovite

What mineral is commonly found in granite and is used in the production of ceramics and glass?

• Quartz

• Gypsum

• Halite

• Talc

Which mineral is commonly used in making cement?

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Calcite

• Gypsum

What mineral is commonly used in making porcelain and is known for its high resistance to heat?

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Calcite

• Gypsum

Which mineral is commonly used in making plaster and as a fertilizer?

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Calcite

• Gypsum