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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. 8 on Moh's scale






3. What is an indicator of impurities?






4. List five other properties of identification






5. Scale by which hardness is measured


6. 6 on Moh's scale






7. A jagged break indicates...






8. Crystals form as...






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






10. 3 on Moh's scale






11. List the main seven properties of identification.






12. 7 on Moh's scale






13. 1 on Moh's scale






14. Copper pennies have a hardness of...






15. Scale by which hardness is measured


16. Fingernails have a hardness of...






17. Most gems...






18. Bauxite has...






19. 6 on Moh's scale






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






21. List the types of luster






22. 5 on Moh's scale






23. Most gems...






24. 10 on Moh's scale






25. 7 on Moh's scale






26. Bauxite has...






27. What is the definition of a mineral?






28. List the main seven properties of identification.






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






30. 5 on Moh's scale






31. 9 on Moh's scale






32. 1 on Moh's scale






33. 10 on Moh's scale






34. Copper pennies have a hardness of...






35. A jagged break indicates...






36. Glass has a hardness of...






37. 9 on Moh's scale






38. 4 on Moh's scale






39. Fingernails have a hardness of...






40. List the types of luster






41. 4 on Moh's scale






42. 2 on Moh's scale






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






44. A smooth break indicates...






45. Crystals form as...






46. 2 on Moh's scale






47. 8 on Moh's scale






48. What is an indicator of impurities?






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






50. What is the definition of a mineral?