Quiz  /  Minerals

  • 1. 
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

  • They occur naturally
  • They do not have a consistent chemical structure throughout
  • They are inorganic
  • They are solids at normal Earth temperatures

  • 2. 
    What does the mineral property of specific gravity measure or describe?

  • Measures the density of the mineral
  • The color of the mineral in powdered form
  • Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
  • Describes how well a mineral reflects light

  • 3. 
    What does the mineral property of hardness measure or describe?

  • The color of the mineral in powdered form
  • Measures the density of the mineral
  • Describes how well a mineral reflects light
  • Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral

  • 4. 
    What does the mineral property of luster measure or describe?

  • Measures the density of the mineral
  • Describes how well a mineral reflects light
  • Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
  • The color of the mineral in powdered form

  • 5. 
    What does the mineral property of cleavage measure or describe?

  • Describes how well a mineral reflects light
  • Measures the density of the mineral
  • Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
  • Describes how a mineral breaks into pieces

  • 6. 
    What does the mineral property of streak measure or describe?

  • The color of the mineral in powdered form
  • Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral
  • Describes how well a mineral reflects light
  • Measures the density of the mineral

  • 7. 
    What are the two main elements that make up silicate minerals?

  • Silicon and hydrogen
  • Carbon and Oxygen
  • Sulfur and hydrogen
  • Silicon and Oxygen

  • 8. 
    Which of the following describes a halide mineral?

  • Has a halogen element as the main element
  • Contains CO3 combined with some other element
  • Contains sulfur as the main element
  • The main element in the mineral is oxygen

  • 9. 
    Which of the following describes a sulfide mineral?

  • Has a halogen element as the main element
  • Contains CO3 combined with some other element
  • The main element in the mineral is oxygen
  • Contains sulfur as the main element

  • 10. 
    Which of the following describes a carbonate mineral?

  • Has a halogen element as the main element
  • Contains CO3 combined with some other element
  • The main element in the mineral is oxygen
  • Contains sulfur as the main element
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