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Which mineral is said to be malleable?
Which mineral is said to be malleable?
- Copper (correct)
- Talc
- Calcite
- Halite
What type of bond holds together minerals like halite, calcite, and fluorite?
What type of bond holds together minerals like halite, calcite, and fluorite?
- Metallic bonds
- Hydrogen bonds
- Covalent bonds
- Ionic bonds (correct)
Which mineral is not only elastic but also heat-resistant?
Which mineral is not only elastic but also heat-resistant?
- Fluorite
- Mica (correct)
- Talc
- Gypsum
What is the primary reason why carbide can cut through steel without dulling?
What is the primary reason why carbide can cut through steel without dulling?
Which mineral is sectile, meaning it can be cut into thin sheets or sections?
Which mineral is sectile, meaning it can be cut into thin sheets or sections?
Which mineral is used to make washers due to its elastic and heat-resistant properties?
Which mineral is used to make washers due to its elastic and heat-resistant properties?
What is the term used to refer to a mineral's resistance to breaking or being deformed?
What is the term used to refer to a mineral's resistance to breaking or being deformed?
What is the Mohs Scale used to measure?
What is the Mohs Scale used to measure?
What does cleavage refer to in minerals?
What does cleavage refer to in minerals?
What is the difference between fracture and cleavage in minerals?
What is the difference between fracture and cleavage in minerals?
What is the purpose of using carbide-tipped blades in construction?
What is the purpose of using carbide-tipped blades in construction?
What is the resistance of a mineral to scratching known as?
What is the resistance of a mineral to scratching known as?
What is the relative hardness of gypsum compared to talc?
What is the relative hardness of gypsum compared to talc?
What is the primary use of diamonds in industrial applications?
What is the primary use of diamonds in industrial applications?
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