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Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?
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?
What property distinguishes natural diamonds as minerals?
- Chemical composition
- Color
- Hardness
- Origin (correct)
Which mineral is an example of a silicate mineral?
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?
What does the term 'mineral' imply about the chemical composition?
What is the significance of crystal lattices in minerals?
What is the significance of crystal lattices in minerals?
What distinguishes minerals from rocks?
What distinguishes minerals from rocks?
'Graphite and Diamond are both pure carbon yet they are on opposite ends of the hardness scale.' What is the reason for this difference?
'Graphite and Diamond are both pure carbon yet they are on opposite ends of the hardness scale.' What is the reason for this difference?
What is the most common chemical rock mentioned in the text?
What is the most common chemical rock mentioned in the text?
Which type of rocks are primarily formed from chemical weathering according to the text?
Which type of rocks are primarily formed from chemical weathering according to the text?
What type of rocks are Sandstone and mudstone classified as in the text?
What type of rocks are Sandstone and mudstone classified as in the text?
What is the main process responsible for the formation of Fossiliferous limestones?
What is the main process responsible for the formation of Fossiliferous limestones?
Which mineral is commonly found in Evaporites such as 'Rock Salt'?
Which mineral is commonly found in Evaporites such as 'Rock Salt'?
In the context given, what does CP stand for?
In the context given, what does CP stand for?
'Carbonate reef' is mentioned in relation to which type of rock formation?
'Carbonate reef' is mentioned in relation to which type of rock formation?
'Evaporites' are less common examples of which type of rock mentioned in the text?
'Evaporites' are less common examples of which type of rock mentioned in the text?
