Quiz 7.1
Compounds containing fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine
What are halides
This mineral property is a ration that indicates density
What is specific gravity
this general term for a beautiful mineral prized for it's hardness color, and "fire"
What is a precious stone
Abundant metal that is the primary ingredient of steel
What is iron
The most abundant sedimentary rock
What is shale
Contain carbon bonded to oxygen
What is carbonates
These are substances found naturally in the earth that have a crystalline structure
What are minerals
Ruby and sapphire are forms of this mineral
What is corundum
Lightweight, silvery metal used to make aircraft parts, automobile wheels, kitchen foil, and soft drink cans
What is aluminum
A type of sedimentary rock that consists of smooth pebbles in hardened sand or clay
What is conglomerate rock
Largest group of minerals
What are silicates
This quality indicates how a mineral's surface reflects light
What is luster
the name for a a metal mixture
What is alloy
Used for radiation shielding automobile batteries and small-arms ammunition
What is lead
Another name in surface mining of coal, when the coal is exposed by removing the upper layers of ground is also known as
What is overburden
Includes "fool's gold," which is known for its metal-like luster and golden color
What is sulfides
Scale used to measure a mineral's hardness
What is the Mohs Scale
Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of this mineral
What is beryl
Reddish-orange metal often used for electrical wiring
What is copper
A layer of sedimentary rock
What is a stratum or bed
The tendency of a mineral to break along certtain planes
What is cleavage
This term describes a mineral that glows when exposed to ultraviolet light and continues to glow when the light is removed
What is phosphorescent
Name for lab-created gemstones that have the same appearance and chemical content as natural gemstones
What are synthetic
White-gray metal more valuable than gold
What is silver
Most common igneous rock
What is basalt