Lesson 3:2 Types of Minerals

Where do the tetrahedra bond to each other?

• the center of the silicon atom

• at any oxygen atom

• only the top oxygen atom

• only the bottom oxygen atoms

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What group of minerals is composed mainly of these tetrahedra?

• silicates

• oxides

• carbonates

• sulfates

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Which is one of the three most common elements in Earth’s crust?

• sodium

• silicon

• iron

• carbon

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Calcite is the dominant mineral in the rock limestone. In which mineral group does it belong?

• silicates

• oxides

• carbonates

• sulfates

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For a mineral to be considered an ore, which requirement must it meet?

• It must be a common mineral.

• Its production must not generate pollution.

• It must be naturally occurring.

• Its production must generate a profit

Minerals that contain silicon (Si) , oxygen (O) , and usually one or more other element

• silicates

• tetrahedron

• ores

• gems

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A geometric solid having four sides that are equilateral triangles

• silicates

• tetrahedron

• ores

• gems

A mineral or rock that contains a valuable substance that can be mined at a profit.

• silicates

• tetrahedron

• ores

• gems

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Rare, precious, highly prized minerals that can be cut, polished, and used for jewelry

• silicates

• tetrahedron

• ores

• gems