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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?

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

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

All rock types Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluorescence Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the mining process?

Exploration Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is commonly used in jewelry and engraving?

Diamond Signup and view all the answers

What happens to hydrothermal fluids during the ore formation process?

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

What is the purpose of rehabilitation in the mining process?

To restore the natural ecosystem after mining Signup and view all the answers