mineralogy Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the study of minerals called?
Mineralogy
True or False: Minerals are organic compounds.
False
What is the most common mineral group in the Earth’s crust?
Silicates
Fill in the blank: The hardness of a mineral is measured using the ______ scale.
Mohs
What property of minerals describes how they reflect light?
Luster
Which mineral is the hardest according to the Mohs scale?
Diamond
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals? A) Naturally occurring B) Inorganic C) Man-made D) Solid
C) Man-made
What is the term for the arrangement of atoms in a mineral?
Crystal structure
True or False: All minerals have a definite chemical composition.
True
What is the primary component of the mineral quartz?
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Fill in the blank: The process by which minerals form from cooling magma is called ______.
Crystallization
Which mineral is commonly used in the production of glass?
Quartz
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a silicate mineral? A) Calcite B) Feldspar C) Gypsum D) Halite
B) Feldspar
What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat planes?
Cleavage
True or False: All minerals are crystals.
False
What is the specific gravity of a mineral?
The ratio of the density of the mineral to the density of water.
Fill in the blank: The mineral ______ is commonly known as table salt.
Halite
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of minerals?
Sedimentary rock
Multiple choice: Which mineral group does talc belong to? A) Silicates B) Oxides C) Carbonates D) Sulfates
A) Silicates
What is a common use for the mineral gypsum?
Drywall production
True or False: Minerals can be classified based on their chemical composition.
True
What is the term for a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals?
Rock
Fill in the blank: The mineral ______ is known for its use in making jewelry and is a form of aluminum oxide.
Corundum
What is the name of the process by which minerals are formed through evaporation?
Evaporite formation
