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Metallic Minerals Quiz

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Which of the following are examples of metallic minerals?

Gold, Silver, and Copper (correct)

Halite, Gypsum, and Calcite

Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire

Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica

What are the characteristics of metallic minerals?

Transparent, dull, and good insulators of heat and electricity

Soft, porous, and soluble in water

Opaque, shiny, and good conductors of heat and electricity (correct)

Hard, brittle, and non-reactive with acids

Which type of mining is commonly used to extract metallic minerals from the earth?

Quarrying

Open-pit mining (correct)

Solution mining

Placer mining

What is the primary method commonly used to extract metallic minerals from the earth?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a metallic mineral?

Quartz Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary characteristics of metallic minerals?

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Metallic Minerals

Examples of metallic minerals include copper, gold, iron, silver, and tin.

Characteristics of Metallic Minerals

Metallic minerals have a high economic value due to their rarity and versatility.
They are often found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Metallic minerals are typically dense, with high atomic weights.
They are good conductors of electricity and heat.
Metallic minerals are often malleable and ductile, making them suitable for manufacturing.

Extraction of Metallic Minerals

Open-pit mining is commonly used to extract metallic minerals from the earth.
The primary method used to extract metallic minerals is through a process called smelting.

Non-Metallic Minerals

Examples of non-metallic minerals include sand, gravel, and limestone.

Primary Characteristics

Metallic minerals are typically dense, with high atomic weights.
They are good conductors of electricity and heat.
Metallic minerals are often malleable and ductile, making them suitable for manufacturing.

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Test your knowledge of metallic minerals by identifying examples, understanding their characteristics, and learning about the commonly used mining methods. Explore the world of valuable metallic resources with this quiz.