Geology and Its Economic Importance
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What is the term for the ease with which a mineral can be hammered into thin sheets?

  • Ductility
  • Brittleness
  • Malleability (correct)
  • Specific Gravity
  • Which of the following minerals is an example of a mineral with a high specific gravity?

  • Galena
  • Silver
  • Gold (correct)
  • Copper
  • What is the term for the ability of a mineral to form wires?

  • Brittleness
  • Ductility (correct)
  • Specific Gravity
  • Malleability
  • Which of the following properties is related to a mineral's behavior when heated?

    <p>Thermal Properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ratio of a mineral's mass to the mass of an equal volume of water?

    <p>Specific Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals is an example of a mineral that is attracted to a magnet?

    <p>Magnetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the temperature at which a mineral melts?

    <p>Melting Point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties can be used to identify a mineral?

    <p>Smell and Taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a mineral's ability to melt easily or not?

    <p>Fusion Ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals is an example of a mineral with a low specific gravity?

    <p>Silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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