Chapter 3 Identify Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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The hardest naturally occurring substance known
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Diamond
2
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The number that compares an object’s density to the density of water
A
Specific gravity
3
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A term used for any mineral that contains a valuable metallic element
A
Ore
4
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The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust
A
Aluminum
5
Q
Two alloys of copper
A
Brass, bronze
6
Q
A metal more valuable than gold or silver
A
Platinum
7
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The organic sedimentary rock also known as a fossil fuel
A
Coal
8
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A process of metamorphism caused by stress or movements of the crust
A
Regional metamorphism
9
Q
The largest group of minerals based on chemical composition
A
Silicates
