Mineral Characteristics Quiz
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Mineral Characteristics Quiz

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What defines a mineral?

  • Made of organic material with a definite chemical composition
  • Naturally occurring, organic, with a definite chemical composition
  • Naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure (correct)
  • Artificially created, with varying chemical compositions

    • Which characteristic of minerals refers to their ability to resist scratches?

  • Lustre
  • Streak
  • Cleavage
  • Hardness (correct)

    • What mineral characteristic is described by the color of its powder?

  • Colour
  • Streak (correct)
  • Lustre
  • Habit

    • What is an ore?

    <p>A mineral or metal valuable for societal use and found in high concentration within rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rock type is formed from cooling magma and may contain calcium?

    <p>All rock types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral property is tested by observing if it glows under UV light?

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

    What is the first step in the mining process?

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

    Which mineral is commonly used in jewelry and engraving?

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

    What happens to hydrothermal fluids during the ore formation process?

    <p>They cool and crystallize as they move away from the heat source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rehabilitation in the mining process?

    <p>To restore the natural ecosystem after mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

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