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Mineral Identification Trivia

Subjects : science, geology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. When a mineral is found in a rock - it is...






2. An empty space which allows minerals to form crystals is a...






3. What is the definition of a mineral?






4. 8 on Moh's scale






5. Glass has a hardness of...






6. A smooth break indicates...






7. Bauxite has...






8. List the types of luster






9. An empty space which allows minerals to form crystals is a...






10. Crystals form as...






11. Scale by which hardness is measured

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12. Crystals form as...






13. 3 on Moh's scale






14. What is an indicator of impurities?






15. 10 on Moh's scale






16. 1 on Moh's scale






17. What is the definition of a mineral?






18. Fingernails have a hardness of...






19. Most gems...






20. 8 on Moh's scale






21. Nails and metal files have a hardness of...






22. Nails and metal files have a hardness of...






23. 1 on Moh's scale






24. A smooth break indicates...






25. 2 on Moh's scale






26. List five other properties of identification






27. Copper pennies have a hardness of...






28. 9 on Moh's scale






29. When a mineral is found in a rock - it is...






30. 5 on Moh's scale






31. List the main seven properties of identification.






32. Most gems...






33. Fingernails have a hardness of...






34. 4 on Moh's scale






35. Scale by which hardness is measured

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36. 10 on Moh's scale






37. 5 on Moh's scale






38. List the types of luster






39. 9 on Moh's scale






40. A jagged break indicates...






41. 7 on Moh's scale






42. 7 on Moh's scale






43. Bauxite has...






44. What is an indicator of impurities?






45. 2 on Moh's scale






46. 6 on Moh's scale






47. 4 on Moh's scale






48. A jagged break indicates...






49. Glass has a hardness of...






50. List the main seven properties of identification.