Flashcards in Minerals Deck (8)
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1
Q
What is the difference between a rock and a mineral
A
Minerals have 4 properties
2
Q
How are rocks and minerals used
A
Some minerals are used for drilling
3
Q
Where are rocks and minerals found
A
They are found in the earths crust
4
Q
Why don’t all minerals look alike
A
Some of them have different properties
5
Q
What is a mineral
A
It is a building block of a rock
6
Q
What are some properties of minerals
A
Luster hardness and streak
7
Q
Which mineral on the mohs scale will scratch topaz
A
Diamond.
8
Q
Witch minerals will be scratched by fluorite
A
Talc