WorksheetsSection 1: Properties of Minerals Quiz Review 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A (a) is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
2.
Which is NOT a property of grain texture used when determining mineral composition?
a)
size
b)
shape
c)
pattern
d)
density
3.
Minerals must be (a) , meaning that it cannot come from materials that were once part of a living thing.
4.
Shiny, metallic and pearly are terms used to describe ____.
a)
Color
b)
Density
c)
Luster
d)
Streak
5.
An irregular break in a rock is an example of ______.
a)
cleavage
b)
fracture
6.
This scale ranks ten minerals from softest to hardest.
(a)
7.
Using the Mohs Hardness Scale above answer the following questions as true or false.
3. _____ Fluorite can scratch calcite, gypsum and talc.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Using the Mohs Hardness Scale above answer the following questions as true or false.
4. _____ Talc can scratch your fingernail.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
A ___ is considered one of the hardest minerals.
a)
Talc
b)
Graphite
c)
Pyrite
d)
Diamond
10.
What is the softest mineral listed?
a)
Talc
b)
Fluorite
c)
Topaz
d)
Diamond
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