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WorksheetsRocks & Minerals
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This is measured on the Mohs Scale.
a)
Cleavage
b)
Density
c)
Hardness
d)
Luster
2.
_______ is found by rubbing the mineral against an unglazed tile called a plate.
a)
Cleavage
b)
Color
c)
Luster
d)
Streak
3.
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms
a)
gemstones
b)
luster
c)
mineral
4.
The qualities of a gemstone are...
a)
expensive and fancy
b)
strong
c)
rare and beautiful
5.
Minerals are comprised of one or more ______________.
a)
chemicals
b)
atoms
c)
gems
6.
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light -
a)
Luster
b)
Color
c)
Crystal structure
d)
Streak
7.
What is the softest mineral on Mohs Scale of Hardness?
a)
diamonds
b)
charcoal
c)
talc
8.
One mineral scratching another is an indicator of what characteristic?
a)
Luster
b)
Hardness
c)
Density
d)
Streak
9.
What is cleavage?
a)
when minerals break along smooth, flat surfaces
b)
the way a mineral reflects light
10.
____________ is the property that causes minerals to break with rough, jagged surfaces.
a)
cleavage
b)
luster
c)
color
d)
fracture
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