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What does the term 'asterism' refer to in mineralogy?
What does the term 'asterism' refer to in mineralogy?
Which structure is characteristic of a framework silicate?
Which structure is characteristic of a framework silicate?
Which of the following accurately describes silicate crystalline structures?
Which of the following accurately describes silicate crystalline structures?
A mineral must meet which criteria to be classified as such?
A mineral must meet which criteria to be classified as such?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic physical property of minerals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic physical property of minerals?
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What term describes a mineral's ability to attract iron?
What term describes a mineral's ability to attract iron?
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Which term refers to the ability of a mineral to glow under ultraviolet light?
Which term refers to the ability of a mineral to glow under ultraviolet light?
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What is meant by the term chatoyancy in minerals?
What is meant by the term chatoyancy in minerals?
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Which of the following describes the tendency of a mineral to form smooth, flat surfaces during breaks?
Which of the following describes the tendency of a mineral to form smooth, flat surfaces during breaks?
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What term describes the appearance or sheen of a mineral's surface?
What term describes the appearance or sheen of a mineral's surface?
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What is the primary definition of density in materials science?
What is the primary definition of density in materials science?
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Which characteristic is associated with a mineral’s fluorescence?
Which characteristic is associated with a mineral’s fluorescence?
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Which property of minerals is described by the term luster?
Which property of minerals is described by the term luster?
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What does the term 'fracture' refer to in mineralogy?
What does the term 'fracture' refer to in mineralogy?
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What is defined as the color of a mineral in its powdered form?
What is defined as the color of a mineral in its powdered form?
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Which term best describes the decay of a mineral's unstable atomic nuclei over time?
Which term best describes the decay of a mineral's unstable atomic nuclei over time?
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Which statement describes density in the context of minerals?
Which statement describes density in the context of minerals?
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How does radioactivity affect minerals?
How does radioactivity affect minerals?
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What does the term 'streak' NOT relate to?
What does the term 'streak' NOT relate to?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to describe a mineral?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to describe a mineral?
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Which mineral property is primarily concerned with how a mineral breaks?
Which mineral property is primarily concerned with how a mineral breaks?
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Study Notes
Mineral Properties
- Fracture is the way a mineral breaks along irregular or curved surfaces
- Streak is the color of a mineral in powdered form
- Radioactivity is the decay of a mineral's unstable atomic nuclei over time
- Density is the ratio of mass to volume in a substance
- Magnetism is the ability of a mineral to attract iron
- Chatoyancy is the "cat's eye" effect in minerals
- Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to form smooth, flat surfaces along breaks
- Fluorescence is the ability of a mineral to glow under ultraviolet light
- Luster is the way a mineral reflects light
- Asterism is the appearance of a six-sided star shape when a mineral reflects light
Silicate Crystalline Structures
- Silicate crystalline structures are described as double-chain, hexagonal, tetrahedron
- A framework silicate is a silicate in which each tetrahedron is bonded to four others
Mineral Definition
- A mineral is a natural, inorganic solid that has a characteristic chemical composition, an orderly internal structure, and characteristic physical properties
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Test your knowledge on the properties of minerals and their silicate crystalline structures. This quiz covers key concepts such as fracture, streak, and various other mineral characteristics. Explore how these properties define minerals and their classifications in geology.
