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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. Scale by which hardness is measured

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2. 6 on Moh's scale






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






4. What is the definition of a mineral?






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






6. What is the definition of a mineral?






7. Copper pennies have a hardness of...






8. Copper pennies have a hardness of...






9. 5 on Moh's scale






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






11. 2 on Moh's scale






12. A smooth break indicates...






13. 9 on Moh's scale






14. What is an indicator of impurities?






15. 4 on Moh's scale






16. List five other properties of identification






17. Crystals form as...






18. 7 on Moh's scale






19. 1 on Moh's scale






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






21. 3 on Moh's scale






22. 8 on Moh's scale






23. List the types of luster






24. What is an indicator of impurities?






25. 5 on Moh's scale






26. Glass has a hardness of...






27. List the main seven properties of identification.






28. Fingernails have a hardness of...






29. Fingernails have a hardness of...






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






31. 10 on Moh's scale






32. 6 on Moh's scale






33. 2 on Moh's scale






34. 4 on Moh's scale






35. 10 on Moh's scale






36. Bauxite has...






37. 7 on Moh's scale






38. List five other properties of identification






39. A jagged break indicates...






40. List the main seven properties of identification.






41. List the types of luster






42. 8 on Moh's scale






43. Most gems...






44. 1 on Moh's scale






45. Crystals form as...






46. Glass has a hardness of...






47. A jagged break indicates...






48. 3 on Moh's scale






49. Bauxite has...






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