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WorksheetsMinerals for Twins
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure
Rock
streak
mineral
The manner in which a mineral breaks along curved or irregular surfaces
streak
cleavage
fracture
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
hardness
luster
streak
The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
fracture
cleavage
hardness
The color of the powder of a mineral
hardness
streak
luster
Mass divided by volume
streak
density
hardness
When we tested minerals in class, we used a nail, a penny, and our fingernail to test the ___________________ of the mineral
streak
hardness
The _______________________ of a mineral can be metallic or nonmetallic.
luster
color
When testing the ________________________of a mineral, we can use the white or black plate and look at the color of the powder the mineral left behind.
hardness
streak
The scale that measures the hardness of a mineral
Linear scale
bathroom scale
Moh's scale
Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.
pieces
names
properties
structures
Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?
streak
luster
hardness
size
Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.
metallic
nonmetallic
Which of the following minerals is one of the hardest minerals?
pearl
diamond
talc
quartz
The copper in a penny is a mineral. What is the luster for copper? Why?
The luster for copper is non-metallic because it's not a metal
The luster for copper is metallic because copper's a metal
The luster for copper is opaque
The luster for copper is non-metallic because it is metal.
Minerals are made from ______________ which are chemically combined.
rocks
minerals
particles
elements
Which mineral could Fluorite scratch?
Diamond
Calcite
Quartz
Apatite
Which mineral could Quartz not scratch?
Corundum
Talc
Feldspar
Calcite
Which of the following minerals can Apatite scratch? Select all that apply.
Gypsum
Fluorite
Calcite
Diamond
Name 2 items that we have at school that contain minerals.
pencil
magnate
book
table
What are 2 different types of texture that a mineral/rock can have?
cleavage
fracture
cliff
face
a naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure.
rock
mineral
stone
mountain
Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.
pieces
names
properties
structures
Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?
streak
luster
hardness
size
-The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.
streak
color
harness
luster
- the way a mineral's surface reflects light.
streak
luster
color
hardness
Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.
metallic
nonmetallic
- a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
streak
luster
color
hardness
-the name of the scale used to determine a mineral's hardness.
Miller's scale of hardness
The Scale of Hardness
Mohs scale of hardness
Mineral Hardness Scale
Which of the following is NOT property of any kind of mineral?
bends light
is magnetic
is fluorescent
can disappear
has electric potential
Color of powder left when a mineral is scraped on a surface.
streak
mineral
luster
hardness
Is liquid water a mineral?
yes
no
Is ice a mineral?
Yes
No
Which of these will scratch the other two?
Topaz-8
Fluorite-4
Gypsum-2
What do we call the tile used to test streak?
A streak surface
A streak square
A streak plate
Tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.
cleavage
fracture
density
mineral
Tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces.
cleavage
fracture
hardness
streak
Which property can be described as non-metallic?
luster
density
fracture
fluorescence
How does a streak test help identify different minerals?
minerals that leave a clear streak are usually gold
if a mineral scratches a piece of tile, it is harder than the tile
the streak left behind by a mineral helps classify the luster
sometimes the streak can be a different color than the mineral's surface color
Sand, gravel, and granite are examples of
metallic minerals
metallic elements
nonmetallic minerals
aluminum
Which of the following describes a metallic mineral?
silver
a mineral that conducts electricity, has a shiny surface, and is opaque
copper
all of the above
A company is likely to mine a site if the site
is rich in minerals
contains gold
contains minerals that can be extracted economically
does not contain gangue minerals
Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?
Minerals have a crystalline structure.
Humans can create minerals to suit specific needs.
Minerals are inorganic materials.
Minerals cannot be liquids or gases.
The copper in a penny is a mineral. What is the luster for copper? Why?
The luster for copper is non-metallic because it's not a metal
The luster for copper is metallic because copper's a metal
The luster for copper is opaque
The luster for copper is non-metallic because it is metal.
A mineral can be scratched by gypsum and quartz.
What is the hardness range?
1-2
2-7
2-10
7-10
A mineral could NOT be scratched by both calcite (3) and apatite (5).
What is the hardness range?
1-3
3-5
3-10
5-10
A mineral could be scratched by topaz but NOT by fluorite.
What is the hardness range?
1-4
4-8
4-10
8-10
Minerals have a definite chemical composition.
TRUE
FALSE
A solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern
mineral
compound
atom
crystal
A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
atom
mineral
element
compound
How does a streak test help identify different minerals?
minerals that leave a clear streak are usually gold
if a mineral scratches a piece of tile, it is harder than the tile
the streak left behind by a mineral helps classify the luster
sometimes the streak can be a different color than the mineral's surface color
Which of the following tools would you use to test a mineral's volume?
graduated cylinder
scale
ceramic streak plate
glass tile
Which of the following tests involves using a blacklight to see if a mineral glows/shows another color?
luster
double refraction
fluorescence
acid testing
Which of the following processes is NOT part of the rock cycle?
Weathering and erosion
Heat and pressure
Melting and cooling
Sunlight and glacial melting
Molten/liquid rock above Earth's surface is called ____________.
Lava
Magma
Sediments
Composition
Molten/liquid rock beneath/below Earth's surface is called ___________.
Lava
Magma
Sediments
Composition
Calcite will scratch gypsum. This is an example of the physical property called
Hardness
Streak
Cleavage
Fracture
Diamond is a valuable mineral that is made up of carbon atoms arranged in a repeating pattern. This repeating pattern gives diamonds their hardness. Which of these characteristics do diamonds share with all minerals?
extreme hardness
rarity and high cost
orderly crystal structure
made up of carbon atoms
A teacher gave the class a mixture of rocks and minerals to observe. The class was asked to construct an explanation of why one sample, coal, cannot be considered a mineral. Which statement best explains why coal is not considered to be a mineral?
Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials.
Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is not naturally occurring.
Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is naturally occurring.
Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and is a liquid.
Although brick and steel come from substances found in Earth’s crust, they are not classified as minerals. Why are they NOT classified as minerals?
They are not classified as minerals because they are organic.
They are not classified as minerals because they are too hard.
They are not classified as minerals because they have many uses.
They are not classified as minerals because they are not naturally occurring.
When a geologist notes that a mineral always contains the same, specific elements, they mean that the mineral ______________________.
is a rock-forming mineral.
has a crystal structure.
has a definite chemical composition.
is solid.
A scientist is observing unknown mineral samples. However, he is unsure of one mineral sample but proposes that it is a diamond. The scientist observes a clear color but knows that color alone is not a reliable property of identifying an unknown mineral. Which additional test should the scientist perform that would be best to confirm the mineral he is observing is a diamond.
The scientist should perform a magnetism test because diamonds have the ability to be attached to a magnet.
The scientist should perform a streak test because diamonds have a colorless streak on a streak plate.
The scientist should perform a hardness test because diamonds have a hardness of 10 and are considered the hardest mineral.
The scientist should observe the luster because diamonds are known to have a shiny appearance.
An unknown mineral can be scratched by topaz, BUT NOT orthoclase. According to the Mohs scale, which of the following best describes the hardness of the unknown mineral?
less than 5
more than 8
less than 6 but more than 4
more than 6, but less than 8
How are elements, rocks, and minerals related?
Minerals are made of rocks, and rocks are made of elements.
Minerals are made of elements, and rocks are made of minerals.
Elements are made of rocks, and rocks are made of minerals.
Minerals are made of elements, and elements are made of rocks.
In Tyler's science book there is a table that shows the Mohs hardness scale. The Mohs hardness scale lists the ten common minerals, from softest to hardest. Tyler's teacher wants him to find the hardness of talc, which can be scratched by ALL other minerals. S6E5. (b)
The mineral sample of talc would have a hardness of
1
5
7
10
Pyrite or fool's gold pictured to the right is a common mineral.
Like many minerals, scientists can identify pyrite by its internal repeating pattern, also called its S6E5. (b)
cleavage.
hardness.
streak color.
crystal structure.
10. Using the Scale below, Which of the following minerals is the softest?
Apatite
Calcite
Gypsum
Topaz
11. Using the scale below, What object could scratch orthoclase but not quartz?
Masonry drill
Steel nail
Knife
Penny
Students in Earth science were conducting an investigation to collect data on the characteristics of minerals. The diagram below shows three minerals undergoing physical tests, A, B, and C.
Which sequence correctly matches each test, A, B, and C, with the mineral property tested and includes the results most useful for determining?
A-cleavage; B-streak; C-hardness > most useful for determining the type of mineral
A-streak; B-cleavage; C-hardness > most useful for determining organic material
A-cleavage; B- hardness; C-streak > most useful for determining luster
A-streak; B-hardness; C-cleavage > most useful for determining the chemical structure
A student was doing a mineral identification lab, but spilled his soda on the data table. Can you figure out which property has been blotted out?
luster
streak
specific gravity
chemical component
Students tested four minerals to identify each of them. Study the data table above to answer the question.
Which conclusion is supported by the evidence in the data table?
Mineral C is a diamond
Mineral A is a quartz
mineral B is softer than mineral A
mineral D is mica
Students tested four minerals to identify each of them. Study the data table above to answer the question.
luster
streak
hardness
cleavage/fracture
What is the parent material for all rocks?
magma
granite
quartz
silica
What determines the composition of a rock?
the texture it has
the weathering of nearby rocks
the deposition that occurs
the minerals it is made of
If you found a rock with long, flat mineral foliations, what type of rock would it probably be?
an extrusive igneous rock
an intrusive igneous rock
a metamorphic rock
a sedimentary rock
A geology teacher discovered an interesting rock sample on a cliff near the shoreline while vacationing near Jekyll Island. Upon returning to class, the teacher presented the rock to his students. He told them it was a type of rock called sandstone and asked the students to further explain what happened to the rock during the rock cycle. Which student offered the best explanation?
student 1
2
3
4
Students are asked to describe the pathway of how a metamorphic rock can change into a sedimentary rock. In the explanation the students have to accurately describe the paths the rock will take. Which of the following pathways would best describe the journey of a metamorphic rock becoming a sedimentary rock?
A metamorphic rock > undergoes extreme heat and pressure > turns into sediments > experience weathering and erosion > becomes a sedimentary rock.
A metamorphic rock > undergoes extreme heat and pressure > becomes an intrusive igneous rock > experiences weathering and erosion > becomes a sedimentary rock
A metamorphic rock > experiences weathering and erosion > becomes an intrusive igneous rock > experiences weathering and erosion > compacts and cements > becomes a sedimentary rock.
A metamorphic rock > melts and solidifies > becomes an igneous rock > experiences weathering and erosion > turns into sediment > compacts and cements > becomes a sedimentary rock.
anya and Tina both constructed a model explaining the transformation of rocks in the rock cycle. Tanya created model A and Tina created model B. Both students presented their model to the class.
Which model best explains how rocks change through the rock cycle?
Model A is more accurate than model B because it shows multiple pathways of geological processes that can change rocks.
Model B is less accurate that model A because it shows uplift and burial.
Model B is more accurate than model A because it shows uplift and burial.
Model A is less accurate than model B because it shows a single pathway of geological processes that can change rocks.
Stacey’s teacher gave the class a mixture of rocks and minerals to observe. The class was asked to construct an explanation of why the object of their choosing cannot be considered a mineral. Which statement best explains why coal is not considered a mineral?
Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and does not have a crystalline structure.
Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is not naturally occurring
Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is naturally occurring.
Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and has a crystalline structure.
Ashley’s teacher gave the class a mixture of rocks and minerals to observe. The class was asked to construct an explanation of why the object they selected is considered a mineral. Which statement best explains why Quartz is not considered a rock?
Quartz is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and does not have a crystalline structure.
Quartz is a mineral because it is inorganic and has a crystalline structure.
Quartz is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is has a crystalline structure
Quartz is a mineral because it comes from organic materials and does not have a crystalline structure.
Refer to the diagram above. What processes are occurring along arrows E and D to turn both the sedimentary rock and igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks?
high temperature and cementation
erosion and deposition
heat and pressure
melting and cooling
Which of these choices best explains the differences between rocks and minerals?
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid and a rocks only contain one specific mineral.
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition formed by natural processes and rock is made of different minerals
A mineral is a naturally occurring organic liquid and a rock is an aggregate of more than one mineral.
A mineral is a naturally occurring organic solid with an indefinite chemical composition and a rock is an aggregate of one mineral and has no organic remains.
If you have Mineral A with a hardness of 3 and Mineral B with a hardness of 7, which would you use in building materials?
mineral A because it is softer
mineral A because it is harder
mineral B because it is softer
mineral B because it is harder
How do minerals contribute to rock composition?
Rocks are defined by mass and density.
Rocks are defined by mineral composition and texture
Rocks are defined by hardness and streak
Rocks are defined by color and size.
Trickum Middle School 6th grade students are taking a field trip to the Chattanooga river in order to take water samples. Students noticed that their samples taken from three different locations of the river, the rocks were the same, but the minerals within the rocks were different. Which of the following statements best proposes a way for students to plan and carry out an investigation that can determine the type of mineral that contributed to the formation of rocks?
Students can set up various tests to observe the different properties of the mineral because all minerals have the same properties
Students can observe color to identify the mineral because color can easily be used to determine a mineral’s identity.
Students can set up various tests to observe the different properties of the minerals because minerals have different properties.
Students can observe color to identify the mineral because color is one of the properties of minerals.
Students were investigating the growth of crystals using a hot plate and a refrigerator. They wanted to know if the rate of cooling would affect the formation of crystals. Which of the following observations would be correct and help them in sorting the rocks into the correct group?
Smaller crystals formed in the beaker in the refrigerator, where cooling is slower.
Smaller crystals formed in the beaker on the hot plate, where cooling is slower.
Larger crystals formed in the beaker in the refrigerator, where cooling is faster.
Larger crystals formed on the hot plate, where cooling is slower
At a construction site, one of the workers found a rock containing a metal that can be mined and sold at a profit. What type of rock did the worker likely discover?
Gem
ore
crystal
gemstone
you are walking near Stone Mountain and pick up a coarse grained rock. What type of rock did you most likely pick up?
sedimentary rock
Extrusive igneous rock
Intrusive igneous rock
Foliated metamorphic rock
What causes foliation in a metamorphic rock?
he arrangement of the grains in layers
the speed at which sediment is deposited
the way the magma cools
the type of minerals it contains
What processes are occurring at arrow #1?
Weathering and erosion
Heat and pressure
Compaction and cementation
Cooling hardening
What processes are occurring at arrow #2?
Weathering and erosion
Heat and pressure
Compaction and cementation
Cooling hardening
What processes are occurring at arrow #3?
Weathering
melting
Compaction
Cooling
What processes are occurring at arrow #4?
Weathering and erosion
Heat and pressure
Compaction and cementation
Cooling hardening
