Mineral Trivia
Hardness Test
Other Mineral Tests
Rock Trivia
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
100

Silicate minerals are made up of what two elements?

Silicon & Oxygen

100

On Moh's Hardness scale, what is the hardness of the mineral that is first scratched by a fingernail?

Any number less than 2.5

100

What test is being done here?


Streak Test

100

What kind of igneous rock is created from magma deep within Earth?

Intrusive Igneous Rocks

100


Igneous

100

What kind of energy is created here?


Hydroelectric

100

Name one specific nonrenewable resource.

Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear Energy

200

Which mineral is often referred to as Fool's Gold?

Pyrite

200

Topaz has a hardness of 8 and Apatite has a hardness of 5. Which one will scratch the other?

Topaz can scratch Apatite

200

What is the most UNRELIABLE test that can be done to minerals?

Finding their color

200

When a metamorphic rock does not have bands, what is it classified as?

Nonfoliated

200


Metamorphic

200

What is a negative about wind energy?


There's not always consistent wind. Limited locations for wind turbines. Creates low-level noise. Can affect weather patterns.

200

When two nuclear atoms come together, what is that called?

Nuclear Fussion

300

What is the softest mineral on Earth?

Talc

300

A mineral can scratch a glass plate. What hardness does it most likely have?

Any number over 5.5

300

What type of break is this?

Cleavage

300

When a sedimentary rock is created from a cluster of angled sediment that looks broken and pieced together, what type of clastic rock is this called?

Breccia

300


Sedimentary

300

When manure is used to fertilize crops, this is what form of renewable energy?

Biomass

300

Oil is derived from what type of fossils?

Marine Organisms

400

What mineral contains ONLY silicon and oxygen and no other elements?

Quartz

400

What is the highest number on Moh's hardness scale?

10

400

When a mineral continues to glow even when the light source has been turned off, this is called what special property?

Phosporescence

400

What is hot molten rock on the exterior of Earth called?

Lava

400


Igneous

400

How can geothermal energy be used?

Use hot water for bathing, cooking, etc. or steam to produce energy

400

What kind of rock do we have to frack inside of?

Shale

500

What is one of the four important characteristics it takes to be a mineral?

Natural, Inorganic, Solid Crystalline Structure, Consistent Chemical Composition

500

What is the order of the objects you should use to test for hardness?

Fingernail, Penny, Glass Plate, Steel Nail, (Mason Bit)

500

What is one type of NONMETALLIC hue of a mineral?

Earthy, Dull, Glassy, Brilliant, etc.

500

What color are mafic igneous rocks?

Dark

500


Sedimentary

500

Why do most renewable energy sources have to go through a turbine?

They create turn renewable energy into mechanical energy.

500

Name the four stages that coal goes through.

Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite