Characteristics of Minerals
Properties of Minerals
Groups of Minerals
Mining Minerals
Examples of Minerals
100
Minerals must be in this state of matter, often referred to as having a definite volume and shape
What is a solid
100
A material's resistance to being scratched...often measured on "Mohs Scale"
What is hardness
100
These minerals are shiny, and reflect light well
What are metallic minerals
100

A type of mineral that is rare, beautiful, and durable.

What are gemstones?

100
This mineral is a 10 on Mohs Hardness Scale.
What is diamond
200
All minerals come from material that is not or never was alive. Another word for this.
What is inorganic
200
The way a surface reflects light...we use the terms metallic and nonmetallic to describe this property
What is luster
200
These minerals are dull, and do not reflect light well
What are nonmetallic minerals
200

This process is when water dries up, leaving behind dissolved minerals like halite and gypsum.

What is evaporation?

200
This mineral is often referred to as "fool's gold"
What is pyrite
300

All minerals have this kind of structure. 

What is crystal

300
The color of the powder of a mineral.
What is streak
300

Silicate minerals are made up of these two elements.

What are silicon and oxygen?

300

These are the two places minerals can be found naturally.

Where is underground and on the earth's surface?

300
This mineral is often mistaken for lead, in a pencil
What is graphite
400

This characteristic is the least useful in identifying a mineral.

What is color

400
The tendency of some minerals to break along smooth, flat surfaces
What is cleavage
400

This group of minerals are the most common.

What are silicates?

400

Mineral deposits are formed deep underground when this substance cools and crystallizes.

What is magma?

400
The softest mineral on Mohs Hardness Scale. (Often the main ingredient in baby powder)
What is Talc
500

This special property is the ability of a mineral to attract iron, and certain types of metal.

What is magnetism?

500

A minerals density compared to the density of water.

What is specific gravity?

500

This group of minerals fizzes when exposed to acid.

What are carbonates.

500
Natural mineral deposit that is large enough and pure enough to be mined for profit
What is ore
500
This mineral is main ingredient in rubber. It also has a distinct smell and taste
What is sulfur
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