WorksheetsMinerals
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
solid
naturally occurring
inorganic
igneous
What does inorganic mean?
is not alive and never was (non-living)
it's a solid
crystal structure
glassy appearance
What is a crystalline structure?
a liquid
a definite structure in which atoms are arranged
chemical formula
magma
Is a tree a mineral?
No, it was once living
yes, it is no longer living
depends
not sure
What is a mineral?
a type of rock
a metaphoric rock
a naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure
lava that has cooled
Which is NOT a question that can help you determine if an object is a mineral?
Is it non-living material?
Is it a solid?
Does it have clear layers?
Does it have a crystalline structure?
Who invented Mohs hardness scale?
Fredrich Mohs
Keith Mohs
Galileo
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Why did Mohs invent the hardness scale?
because he was bored
to help identify minerals by how hard they are
he thought color was a good way to help identify minerals
he was guessing
What is Mohs hardness scale used for?
ranks the hardness of minerals
ranks the luster of minerals
ranks the streak of minerals
ranks the color of minerals
Mohs hardness scale assigns of ranking of ______.
1-20
1-100
1-10
1-30
On the Mohs hardness scale what does a "1" mean?
the mineral is hard
the mineral is soft
the mineral is dark
the mineral is metallic
On the Mohs hardness scale what does a "10" mean?
the mineral is hard
the mineral is soft
the mineral is a dark color
the mineral is metallic
A diamond is a very hard mineral. What is its ranking?
1
10
2
3
Talc is a very soft mineral. What is its ranking on the hardness scale?
1
10
9
8
What does luster describe?
how a mineral breaks into pieces
hardness of the mineral
how well a mineral can reflect light
if it is a solid or a liquid
What does hardness describe?
how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
how a mineral breaks up into pieces
how well a mineral reflects light
the color of a mineral in powered form
What does streak describe?
how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
how a mineral breaks up into pieces
how well a mineral reflects light
the color of a mineral in powered form
What does cleavage describe?
how a mineral breaks up into pieces
how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
how well a mineral reflects light
the color of a mineral in powered form
Which test is the LEAST reliable for mineral identification?
luster
hardness
cleavage
color
Which is NOT a test used to identify minerals?
luster
hardness
streak
rate of melting
Which is NOT a mineral?
gold
pearls
diamond
talc
