rocks and minerals

Question 1

mineral

Answer 1

A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. Common minerals include quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine, and calcite.

Question 2

[rock

Answer 2

the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets

Question 3

element

Answer 3

a part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic.

Question 4

coumpound

Answer 4

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.

Question 5

crystal

Answer 5

The scientific definition of a “crystal” is based on the microscopic arrangement of atoms inside it,

Question 6

color

Answer 6

he property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.

Question 7

luster

Answer 7

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.

Question 8

streak

Answer 8

a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

Question 9

cleavage

Answer 9

a sharp division; a split.

Question 10

fracture

Answer 10

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone.

Question 11

density

Answer 11

Density is the substance’s mass per unit of volume.

Question 12

ore

Answer 12

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.

Question 13

metallic minerals

Answer 13

is a growth stage exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of high-grade silve

Question 14

non metallic minerals

Answer 14

Non-metallic mineral reserves consist of stone quarries and clay and sand pits; chemical and fertiliser mineral deposits; salt deposits

Question 15

gem stones

Answer 15

A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form,

Question 16

igneous rock

Answer 16

Igneous rock, or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic

Question 17

Sedimentary rocks

Answer 17

Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth’s surface

Question 18

metamorhpic rock

Answer 18

Metamorphic rocks started out as some other type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original igneous, sedimentary, or earlier metamorphic form