WorksheetsMineral Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Can a penny scratch fluorite?
Yes
No
What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with an orderly crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition?
mineral
compound
element
isotope
. The repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles in a solid is known as
crystal structure
fracture
luster
streak
The appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral is called ____.
luster
cleavage
color
streak
The Table below shows the hardness of six minerals.
Using the table, which mineral will scratch Alabaster but will NOT scratch Ekanite?
Creedite
Boracite
Moissanite
Spectrolite
Which of the following is considered a special property that applies to only a few minerals
color
streak
magnetism
luster
The most common classification of minerals is based on
color
chemical composition
size
shape
A mineral always contains certain elements in definite proportions. This is referring to its
streak
definite chemical composition
luster
inorganic
What term means that a mineral cannot form from materials that were once part of a living thing?
inorganic
naturally occurring
solid
luster
Which of the following properties is generally the least useful in identifying minerals?
color
cleavage
streak
hardness
The resistance of a mineral to being scratched is called ____.
cleavage
streak
hardness
fracture
The color of the powdered form of a mineral is called ____.
cleavage
streak
luster
fracture
Which mineral is known for its ability to float on water due to its low density?
A) Quartz
B) Pumice
C) Feldspar
D) Calcite
What is the primary mineral component of limestone?
A) Quartz
B) Gypsum
C) Calcite
D) Halite
Which mineral is commonly used in the production of plaster and drywall?
A) Talc
B) Gypsum
C) Mica
D) Hematite
