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Crustal Abundances of Elements and Mineral Groups Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?

Inorganic origin

Organic composition

Repeating 3D structure (correct)

Random atomic structure

What property distinguishes natural diamonds as minerals?

Chemical composition

Color

Hardness

Origin (correct)

Which mineral is an example of a silicate mineral?

Pyrite (FeS2)

Halite (NaCl)

Calcite (CaCO3)

Quartz (SiO2) (correct)

What does the term 'mineral' imply about the chemical composition?

Inorganic and defined composition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of crystal lattices in minerals?

Affects how a mineral grows and breaks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes minerals from rocks?

Minerals have a defined chemical composition (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Graphite and Diamond are both pure carbon yet they are on opposite ends of the hardness scale.' What is the reason for this difference?

Varying crystal structures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common chemical rock mentioned in the text?

Limestone (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rocks are primarily formed from chemical weathering according to the text?

Sedimentary Rocks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of rocks are Sandstone and mudstone classified as in the text?

Clastic Rocks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main process responsible for the formation of Fossiliferous limestones?

Organic Precipitation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is commonly found in Evaporites such as 'Rock Salt'?

Halite (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context given, what does CP stand for?

Chemical Precipitates (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Carbonate reef' is mentioned in relation to which type of rock formation?

'Carbonate rock' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Evaporites' are less common examples of which type of rock mentioned in the text?

'Chemical precipitates' (A) Signup and view all the answers