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What do geologists consider as a mineral?
What do geologists consider as a mineral?
- Any naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a chemical formula (correct)
- Any artificially created inorganic solid with a specific color
- Any naturally occurring organic solid with a specific shape
- Any non-naturally occurring inorganic solid with a unique composition
What is the material used to make pencils?
What is the material used to make pencils?
- Talc
- Gypsum
- Silicon
- Graphite (correct)
Which mineral is derived from quartz and used to make computer chips?
Which mineral is derived from quartz and used to make computer chips?
- Silver
- Silicon (correct)
- Copper
- Gold
What is the term used by the mining industry to refer to minerals?
What is the term used by the mining industry to refer to minerals?
Which mineral is used to make wall board?
Which mineral is used to make wall board?
'Is it an animal, is it a vegetable, or a mineral?' in the game '20 questions' refers to what kind of definition of mineral?
'Is it an animal, is it a vegetable, or a mineral?' in the game '20 questions' refers to what kind of definition of mineral?
What do geologists emphasize when defining a mineral?
What do geologists emphasize when defining a mineral?
What is luster in the context of minerals?
What is luster in the context of minerals?
Why is color not generally used to identify a mineral?
Why is color not generally used to identify a mineral?
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster?
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster?
What property is used to identify minerals based on their ability to transmit light?
What property is used to identify minerals based on their ability to transmit light?
What is the streak of a mineral?
What is the streak of a mineral?
Why is the streak of a mineral more helpful in identification than its apparent color?
Why is the streak of a mineral more helpful in identification than its apparent color?
What is the luster of kaolinite?
What is the luster of kaolinite?
What does it mean if a mineral is said to be transparent?
What does it mean if a mineral is said to be transparent?
