Minerals--Ch13 Lesson1 Review

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

• Naturally occurring

• Organic

• Solid

• Crystalline structure

Why is coal not considered a mineral?

• It is not solid

• It is man-made

• It is made of plants

• It lacks a crystalline structure

Which of the following is a mineral?

• Water

• Ice

• Plastic

• Coal

What must minerals have to be classified as such?

• A liquid form

• A definite chemical composition

• Organic material

• Man-made origin

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What are minerals made of?

• Random elements

• Specific amounts of elements

• Only one element

• Organic compounds

How does crystallization from magma occur?

• By freezing water

• By cooling of melted rock

• By heating minerals

• By evaporating water

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What is the relationship between cooling time and crystal size in magma?

• Longer cooling time, smaller crystals

• Shorter cooling time, larger crystals

• Longer cooling time, larger crystals

• Cooling time does not affect crystal size

What is the Mohs Hardness Scale used for?

• Measuring mineral density

• Measuring mineral color

• Ranking mineral hardness

• Determining mineral weight

Which mineral is the hardest according to the Mohs Hardness Scale?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Diamond

Which mineral is the softest according to the Mohs Hardness Scale?

• Diamond

• Talc

• Quartz

• Topaz