5 Questions
What are the building blocks of rocks?
Minerals
Which mineral property refers to the color of the dust as a result of grinding?
Streak
What type of mining involves the removal of soil and rock at relatively shallow depths?
Surface mining (strip mining)
What are minerals with the same chemical composition but different crystal structure called?
Polymorphs
What determines both the physical and chemical properties of a mineral?
Chemistry
Study Notes
Building Blocks of Rocks
- Rocks are composed of one or more minerals
Mineral Properties
- Streak refers to the color of the dust produced when a mineral is scraped on a porcelain plate (result of grinding)
Mining Methods
- Open-pit mining involves the removal of soil and rock at relatively shallow depths
Mineral Varieties
- Minerals with the same chemical composition but different crystal structures are called polymorphs
Mineral Properties Determinants
- The chemical composition and internal crystal structure of a mineral determine both its physical and chemical properties
Test your knowledge of minerals, the naturally occurring chemical elements or compounds that are the building blocks of rocks. Learn about their physical properties such as hardness, crystal form, density, color, luster, and cleavage.
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