Minerals Answers
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Which example describes a use for gemstones?
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fabricsB
plasticsC
drill bitsD
paper clips2
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How is a mineral of volcanic origin with large crystals most likely formed?
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crystallization through evaporation of waterB
crystallization of molten material inside EarthC
crystallization of molten material at Earth’s surfaceD
crystallization through cooling of a hot water solution3
Which property indicates how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface?
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cleavageB
densityC
lusterD
streak4
Which phrase refers to the repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles?
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solid structureB
crystal structureC
organic structureD
inorganic structure5
Which is one way that minerals crystallize from materials dissolved in water?
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from the airB
from solutions that evaporateC
from water solutions that are heatedD
from the soil6
These minerals were formed through crystallization of molten materials.
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The mineral on the left formed from lava.B
The mineral on the right formed from magma.C
The mineral on the left has smaller crystals than the mineral on the right.D
The mineral on the left cooled more slowly than the mineral on the right.7
Which characteristic is expected of a mineral that crystallizes from lava at Earth’s surface?
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large crystalsB
small crystalsC
magnetic crystalsD
hexagonal crystals8
What is one use of the mineral gypsum?
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saltB
baby powderC
wallboardD
lubricants9
Which common item is made from copper?
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soapB
coinsC
baby powderD
colored pencils10
Which statement describes one feature of a mineral’s definite chemical composition?
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It always occurs in pure form.B
It always contains certain elements.C
It cannot form from living or once-living materials.D
It cannot contain atoms from more than one element.Did you find these answers helpful?
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