What is the classic geological definition of a mineral?

• Naturally occurring, inorganic, solid at room temperature, regular crystal structure, defined chemical composition

• Naturally occurring, organic, solid at room temperature, regular crystal structure, defined chemical composition

• Naturally occurring, organic, liquid at room temperature, irregular crystal structure, defined chemical composition

• Artificially created, inorganic, liquid at room temperature, irregular crystal structure, undefined chemical composition

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral's crystalline structure?

• Atoms are arranged in an orderly, repetitive manner

• Minerals have a definite chemical composition

• Atoms are arranged in random order

• Minerals are generally inorganic and not made from life

What does a +2 charge on a magnesium ion indicate?

• It has lost two protons

• It has gained two electrons

• It has two more neutrons than electrons

• It has lost two electrons

What type of bonding occurs when a positively-charged sodium ion bonds with a negatively-charged chlorine ion?

• Covalent bonding

• Van der Waals bonding

• Ionic bonding

• Metallic bonding

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If magnesium has an atomic number of 12 and an atomic mass of 25, it has (a)   neutrons.

• 12
• 13
• 11
• 14

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Which of the following is NOT considered a mineral?

• A lab-grown diamond

• Volcanic glass

• A piece of coal

• A fossilized tooth

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Which process does NOT increase mineral precipitation?

• Changing pressure

• Evaporating water

• Cooling a fluid

• Heating a fluid

What does the formula (Fe, Mg)SiO4 for olivine indicate?

• The mineral contains Fe or Mg, but not both

• The amounts of Fe and Mg in the mineral are equal

• The mineral took Fe and Mg from the magma as it formed

• The mineral loses Fe and gains Mg over time

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The most common mineral created by living organisms is (a)   .

• Quartz
• Apatite
• Calcite
• Dolomite

When a mineral precipitates from solution, it:

• Shrinks in size

• Likely will seep into the ground

• Forms a crystal

• Eventually evaporates

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