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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
What type of bonding involves electron transfer?
What type of bonding involves electron transfer?
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
Which of the following is an example of a compound?
What does the term 'naturally' mean in the context of minerals?
What does the term 'naturally' mean in the context of minerals?
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What is the smallest amount of an element called?
What is the smallest amount of an element called?
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Which type of bonding involves the free movement of electrons?
Which type of bonding involves the free movement of electrons?
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Which property of minerals refers to the resistance ability to abrasion (scratching)?
Which property of minerals refers to the resistance ability to abrasion (scratching)?
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What is the name given to the way a mineral breaks along curved surfaces without a definite shape?
What is the name given to the way a mineral breaks along curved surfaces without a definite shape?
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Specific gravity of minerals is defined as the ratio of the weight of a given mineral to the weight of an equal volume of what substance?
Specific gravity of minerals is defined as the ratio of the weight of a given mineral to the weight of an equal volume of what substance?
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Which type of luster resembles the shine of pure silk?
Which type of luster resembles the shine of pure silk?
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What is the color of a mineral in powdered form called?
What is the color of a mineral in powdered form called?
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Which mineral identification property involves the reflection of light or shine?
Which mineral identification property involves the reflection of light or shine?
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On which scale is the hardness of minerals compared?
On which scale is the hardness of minerals compared?
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Study Notes
Mineral Characteristics
- Organic compounds are NOT a characteristic of a mineral.
- Mineral characteristics do not include living organisms or their remains.
Bonding Types
- Ionic bonding involves electron transfer.
- Metallic bonding involves the free movement of electrons.
Compounds
- Water (H₂O) is an example of a compound.
Mineral Formation
- 'Naturally' in the context of minerals means that they form without human intervention.
Elements
- The smallest amount of an element is called an atom.
Mineral Properties
- Hardness in minerals refers to the resistance ability to abrasion (scratching).
- The way a mineral breaks along curved surfaces without a definite shape is called conchoidal fracture.
- Specific gravity of minerals is defined as the ratio of the weight of a given mineral to the weight of an equal volume of water.
- The shine or luster of a mineral that resembles the shine of pure silk is called silky luster.
- The color of a mineral in powdered form is called streak.
- The mineral identification property that involves the reflection of light or shine is luster.
- The hardness of minerals is compared on the Mohs hardness scale.
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Test your knowledge of minerals in engineering geology department chapter two. Learn about the characteristics of minerals, including their natural occurrence, inorganic nature, and chemical composition.
