Minerals

Question 1

Which is one way that minerals crystallize from materials dissolved in water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

from solutions that evaporate

Question 2

Which example describes a use for gemstones?

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drill bits

Question 3

These minerals were formed through crystallization of molten materials.

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The mineral on the left cooled more slowly than the mineral on the right.

Question 4

How is a mineral of volcanic origin with large crystals most likely formed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crystallization of molten material inside Earth

Question 5

Which property indicates how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

luster

Question 6

Which common item is made from copper?

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coins

Question 7

Which statement describes one feature of a mineral’s definite chemical composition?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It always contains certain elements.

Question 8

Which characteristic is expected of a mineral that crystallizes from lava at Earth’s surface?

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small crystals

Question 9

Which phrase refers to the repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crystal structure

Question 10

What is one use of the mineral gypsum?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wallboard

Minerals Answers