Properties of Minerals

Which minerals will bubble with acid?

• Calcite and Halite

• Halite and Olivine

• Calcite and Dolomite

• Talc and Garnet

Which mineral can be used for jewelry?

• Dolomite

• Selenite gypsum

• Hematite

• Pyrite

Minerals are all made up of various:

• elements

• liquids

• organic materials

• metals

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Which mineral can be colorless or variable?

• Galena

• Talc

• Quartz

• Garnet

Which mineral has a greasy feel?

• Calcite

• Fluorite

• Olivine

• Graphite

Which mineral has a composition of Fe₃O₄

• Pyrite

• Magnetite

• Hematite

• Talc

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Which mineral has is used in batteries?

• Pyrite

• Galena

• Hematite

• Talc

Which mineral has a composition of KAlSi₃O₈

• Potassium feldspar

• Magnetite

• Hematite

• Talc

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Which mineral bubbles with acid?

• Calcite

• Muscovite mica

• Pyroxene

• Talc

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Which mineral is dark red to green?

• Calcite

• Amphibole

• Pyroxene

• Garnet