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What distinguishes one mineral from another?
What distinguishes one mineral from another?
Which item is NOT typically made out of a mineral mentioned in the text?
Which item is NOT typically made out of a mineral mentioned in the text?
What is the primary source of silicon, used to make computer chips?
What is the primary source of silicon, used to make computer chips?
What do geologists consider minerals, based on their study of the earth's minerals?
What do geologists consider minerals, based on their study of the earth's minerals?
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In the game '20 questions', what is considered a mineral?
In the game '20 questions', what is considered a mineral?
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Which mineral is specifically mentioned as the material used to make pencils?
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as the material used to make pencils?
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Which of the following best describes the luster of a mineral?
Which of the following best describes the luster of a mineral?
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What type of luster do minerals like copper and galena exhibit over time due to weathering and corrosion?
What type of luster do minerals like copper and galena exhibit over time due to weathering and corrosion?
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Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster and is used to extract cesium for capacitors?
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster and is used to extract cesium for capacitors?
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What is the term used to describe a mineral that cannot transmit light?
What is the term used to describe a mineral that cannot transmit light?
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Which of the following minerals has a silky luster like satin cloth and is used in wallboard construction?
Which of the following minerals has a silky luster like satin cloth and is used in wallboard construction?
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What is the term used to describe a mineral's appearance in powdered form?
What is the term used to describe a mineral's appearance in powdered form?
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Which of the following statements about mineral streaks is true?
Which of the following statements about mineral streaks is true?
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Which mineral has a greasy luster, similar to oil?
Which mineral has a greasy luster, similar to oil?
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What is the term used to describe the overall sheen on the surface of a mineral?
What is the term used to describe the overall sheen on the surface of a mineral?
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Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster resembling glass?
Which mineral has a glassy/vitreous luster resembling glass?
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What luster is exhibited by minerals such as copper and galena over time due to weathering and corrosion?
What luster is exhibited by minerals such as copper and galena over time due to weathering and corrosion?
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What mineral has a pearly luster resembling mother of pearl?
What mineral has a pearly luster resembling mother of pearl?
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Which property of minerals is determined by rubbing them across a piece of porcelain to observe their appearance in powdered form?
Which property of minerals is determined by rubbing them across a piece of porcelain to observe their appearance in powdered form?
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Which mineral has an earthy luster and is used in the production of ceramics, cosmetics, and paper?
Which mineral has an earthy luster and is used in the production of ceramics, cosmetics, and paper?
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What is the term used to describe the ability of a mineral to transmit both light and an image?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a mineral to transmit both light and an image?
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What type of luster does Gypsum have?
What type of luster does Gypsum have?
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What property of a mineral is used to distinguish it from other minerals, according to the geologists' definition?
What property of a mineral is used to distinguish it from other minerals, according to the geologists' definition?
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Which of the following minerals is mentioned in the text as being used to make cosmetics?
Which of the following minerals is mentioned in the text as being used to make cosmetics?
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Which of the following is the primary source of silicon used to make computer chips?
Which of the following is the primary source of silicon used to make computer chips?
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What type of luster is mentioned in the text as being similar to oil or grease?
What type of luster is mentioned in the text as being similar to oil or grease?
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Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being used to make pencils?
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being used to make pencils?
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Which of the following statements about the game '20 questions' is true, based on the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements about the game '20 questions' is true, based on the information provided in the text?
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Which of the following items is NOT typically made out of a mineral?
Which of the following items is NOT typically made out of a mineral?
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