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
The chocolate chips in the experiment we conducted represented these
What are minerals
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
The process of putting our cookie back together within the traced circle represents this process
What is reclamation
200
This mineral is often referred to as "fool's gold"
What is pyrite
300
All minerals have are arranged in a regular repeating pattern.
What is crystal
300
The color of the powder of a mineral.
What is streak
300
Scientists who study minerals and other non-living parts of the earth are called______
Who are geologists
300
In addition to reclamation, a good way to reduce the environmental effects of mining is to
(Hint: we often put plastic bottles and cans in the __________ bin).
What is recycle mineral products
300
This mineral is often mistaken for lead, in a pencil
What is graphite
400
Not made by humans
What is naturally occuring
400
The tendency of some minerals to break along smooth, flat surfaces
What is cleavage
400
This group of minerals contains sulfur, carbon, gold, and silver. Hint: the first word is native _________
What are the native elements
400
What minerals Polymet is proposing to mine out of MN
What are copper and nickel
400
The softest mineral on Mohs Hardness Scale. (Often the main ingredient in baby powder)
What is Talc
500
Minerals have a definite chemical composition because they are formed by ___________ the building blocks of all matter.
What are atoms
500
The ratio of mass to volume of a substance.
What is density
500
This special property allows a mineral to glow under ultra violet light
What is flourescent
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