Mineral Uses in Everyday Life

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What distinguishes one mineral from another?

  • Crystalline structure and chemical formula (correct)
  • Temperature resistance and hardness
  • Country of origin and texture
  • Color and weight

Which item is NOT typically made out of a mineral mentioned in the text?

  • Wall board
  • Cosmetics
  • Food seasoning
  • Electric wiring (correct)

What is the primary source of silicon, used to make computer chips?

  • Quartz (correct)
  • Salt
  • Talc
  • Coal

What do geologists consider minerals, based on their study of the earth's minerals?

<p>Naturally occurring inorganic solids with a crystalline structure and chemical formula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the game '20 questions', what is considered a mineral?

<p>Anything not alive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is specifically mentioned as the material used to make pencils?

<p>Graphite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the luster of a mineral?

<p>The appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of luster do minerals like copper and galena exhibit over time due to weathering and corrosion?

<p>Submetallic luster (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster and is used to extract cesium for capacitors?

<p>Pollucite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a mineral that cannot transmit light?

<p>Opaque (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals has a silky luster like satin cloth and is used in wallboard construction?

<p>Gypsum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a mineral's appearance in powdered form?

<p>Streak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mineral streaks is true?

<p>The streak color is more consistent than the apparent color for most minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has a greasy luster, similar to oil?

<p>Nepheline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the overall sheen on the surface of a mineral?

<p>Luster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster resembling glass?

<p>Pollucite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What luster is exhibited by minerals such as copper and galena over time due to weathering and corrosion?

<p>Metallic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mineral has a pearly luster resembling mother of pearl?

<p>Stellerite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of minerals is determined by rubbing them across a piece of porcelain to observe their appearance in powdered form?

<p>Streak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has an earthy luster and is used in the production of ceramics, cosmetics, and paper?

<p>Kaolinite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability of a mineral to transmit both light and an image?

<p>Transparent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of luster does Gypsum have?

<p>Silky (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of a mineral is used to distinguish it from other minerals, according to the geologists' definition?

<p>Its specific crystalline structure and chemical formula (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals is mentioned in the text as being used to make cosmetics?

<p>Talc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary source of silicon used to make computer chips?

<p>Quartz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of luster is mentioned in the text as being similar to oil or grease?

<p>Greasy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being used to make pencils?

<p>Graphite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the game '20 questions' is true, based on the information provided in the text?

<p>The game begins by asking if the object is an animal, vegetable, or a mineral. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT typically made out of a mineral?

<p>Clothing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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