Geology Quiz on Minerals and Rocks

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Why is coal not classified as a mineral?

It is made of organic material.

Which mineral property is easily observed, but can be unreliable when it comes to mineral identification?

Color

Which mineral property describes a mineral's resistance to being scratched?

Hardness

A rock containing valuable minerals that can be mined is called __________.

<p>an ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are elements that lose electrons and form positive ions called?

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

What kind of crystal is halite crystal (rock salt)?

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

How do igneous rocks form?

<p>Cooling of molten lava or magma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of minerals or rocks?

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

How are igneous rocks classified?

<p>by texture and composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

The metamorphic rock marble will dissolve in the presence of a weak acid. Which rock probably was changed into marble by the addition of heat and pressure?

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

A metamorphic rock has grains arranged in parallel layers or bands. What property is this rock displaying?

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

An igneous rock is composed primarily of quartz and feldspar. What type of magma most likely formed this rock?

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

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Study Notes

Coal and Minerals

  • Coal is not classified as a mineral because it is composed of organic material.

Mineral Properties

  • Color is a property that is easily observed; however, it can be unreliable for mineral identification.
  • Hardness defines a mineral's resistance to scratching, an important characteristic for identification.

Rocks and Ores

  • An ore is a type of rock that contains valuable minerals that can be mined for resources.

Metals

  • Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons, resulting in the formation of positive ions.

Crystal Structures

  • Halite, commonly known as rock salt, has a cubic crystal structure.

Igneous Rocks

  • Igneous rocks form through the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma.
  • They are classified based on their texture and composition, which provide insight into their formation process.

Sedimentary Rocks

  • Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of fragments of minerals or other rocks.

Metamorphic Rocks

  • Marble, a type of metamorphic rock, can dissolve in weak acid; it is derived from limestone through heat and pressure.
  • Metamorphic rocks may exhibit foliation, characterized by grains arranged in parallel layers or bands.

Magma Types

  • Felsic magma is associated with igneous rocks composed primarily of quartz and feldspar, indicating a specific mineral composition.

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