15 Questions
What do geologists consider as a mineral?
Any naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a chemical formula
What is the material used to make pencils?
Graphite
Which mineral is derived from quartz and used to make computer chips?
Silicon
What is the term used by the mining industry to refer to minerals?
Anything taken from the ground
Which mineral is used to make wall board?
Gypsum
'Is it an animal, is it a vegetable, or a mineral?' in the game '20 questions' refers to what kind of definition of mineral?
Broad and inclusive
What do geologists emphasize when defining a mineral?
Naturally occurring and inorganic nature
What is luster in the context of minerals?
The overall sheen on the surface of a mineral
Why is color not generally used to identify a mineral?
Because the color of minerals varies considerably
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster?
Stellerite
What property is used to identify minerals based on their ability to transmit light?
Light transmission
What is the streak of a mineral?
The appearance in powdered form when rubbed across porcelain
Why is the streak of a mineral more helpful in identification than its apparent color?
Because the streak is more consistent than the apparent color
What is the luster of kaolinite?
Earthy
What does it mean if a mineral is said to be transparent?
It can transmit both light and an image
Discover the lesser-known uses of minerals in our daily lives. From graphite in pencils to silicon in computer chips, explore the various ways minerals are utilized beyond common knowledge.
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