Gold and Pyrite look similar to one another. However, there are two properties that can be used to tell them apart. One of the properties is​ ​ (a)   and the other property is​ (b)   .

• hardness
• streak
• color
• luster
• cleavage

Calcite can be found in Ohio Caverns. How is calcite formed?

• by magma cooling

• by sediments compacting together

• by evaporation

• in an igneous rock environment

Granite is an Igneous Rock that is made up of many different types of minerals. One mineral that is commonly found in granite is Feldspar. Where might we find feldspar?

• In an area full of Sedimentary Rocks

• In an area full of Igneous Rock

• In an area full of Metamorphic Rocks

A student observes an unknown mineral and records her findings.

One of her observations was the density of the mineral. Which two measurements did she use to find the density of the unknown mineral?

• mass

• length

• area

• volume

• height

Sort the minerals based on the property of magnetism.

Groups:

(a) Yes to magnetism

,

(b) No to magnetism

• magnetite

• quartz

• iron

• calcite

• nickel

• feldspar

• diamond

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The picture shows the ______ property.

Which of the processes listed is one that can produce minerals?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

Minerals exist in which state of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

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Which describes the luster of a mineral?

• its chemical composition

• how easily it can be broken

• its shininess

• its density

Mineral X has the following properties:

• It has a glassy luster.

• It scratches gold and is scratched by orthoclase (but is not orthoclase).

• It leaves a white powder when rubbed against a rough surface. Mineral X is ----------