29 Questions
What distinguishes one mineral from another?
Crystalline structure and chemical formula
Which item is NOT typically made out of a mineral mentioned in the text?
Electric wiring
What is the primary source of silicon, used to make computer chips?
Quartz
What do geologists consider minerals, based on their study of the earth's minerals?
Naturally occurring inorganic solids with a crystalline structure and chemical formula
In the game '20 questions', what is considered a mineral?
Anything not alive
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as the material used to make pencils?
Graphite
Which of the following best describes the luster of a mineral?
The appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface
What type of luster do minerals like copper and galena exhibit over time due to weathering and corrosion?
Submetallic luster
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster and is used to extract cesium for capacitors?
Pollucite
What is the term used to describe a mineral that cannot transmit light?
Opaque
Which of the following minerals has a silky luster like satin cloth and is used in wallboard construction?
Gypsum
What is the term used to describe a mineral's appearance in powdered form?
Streak
Which of the following statements about mineral streaks is true?
The streak color is more consistent than the apparent color for most minerals
Which mineral has a greasy luster, similar to oil?
Nepheline
What is the term used to describe the overall sheen on the surface of a mineral?
Luster
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster resembling glass?
Pollucite
What luster is exhibited by minerals such as copper and galena over time due to weathering and corrosion?
Metallic
What mineral has a pearly luster resembling mother of pearl?
Stellerite
Which property of minerals is determined by rubbing them across a piece of porcelain to observe their appearance in powdered form?
Streak
Which mineral has an earthy luster and is used in the production of ceramics, cosmetics, and paper?
Kaolinite
What is the term used to describe the ability of a mineral to transmit both light and an image?
Transparent
What type of luster does Gypsum have?
Silky
What property of a mineral is used to distinguish it from other minerals, according to the geologists' definition?
Its specific crystalline structure and chemical formula
Which of the following minerals is mentioned in the text as being used to make cosmetics?
Talc
Which of the following is the primary source of silicon used to make computer chips?
Quartz
What type of luster is mentioned in the text as being similar to oil or grease?
Greasy
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being used to make pencils?
Graphite
Which of the following statements about the game '20 questions' is true, based on the information provided in the text?
The game begins by asking if the object is an animal, vegetable, or a mineral.
Which of the following items is NOT typically made out of a mineral?
Clothing
Explore the various everyday uses of minerals like copper, gold, graphite, talc, gypsum, and silicon. Learn how minerals are utilized in electric wiring, jewelry, pencils, cosmetics, wall board, computer chips, and more.
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