15 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?
Repeating 3D structure
What property distinguishes natural diamonds as minerals?
Origin
Which mineral is an example of a silicate mineral?
Quartz (SiO2)
What does the term 'mineral' imply about the chemical composition?
Inorganic and defined composition
What is the significance of crystal lattices in minerals?
Affects how a mineral grows and breaks
What distinguishes minerals from rocks?
Minerals have a defined chemical composition
'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
What is the most common chemical rock mentioned in the text?
Limestone
Which type of rocks are primarily formed from chemical weathering according to the text?
Sedimentary Rocks
What type of rocks are Sandstone and mudstone classified as in the text?
Clastic Rocks
What is the main process responsible for the formation of Fossiliferous limestones?
Organic Precipitation
Which mineral is commonly found in Evaporites such as 'Rock Salt'?
Halite
In the context given, what does CP stand for?
Chemical Precipitates
'Carbonate reef' is mentioned in relation to which type of rock formation?
'Carbonate rock'
'Evaporites' are less common examples of which type of rock mentioned in the text?
'Chemical precipitates'
Test your knowledge on the crustal abundances of elements and different mineral groups such as silicates, oxides, sulphides, sulphates, halides, carbonates, and native minerals. Learn about the compositions and characteristics of minerals commonly found in the Earth's crust.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
