10 Questions
Which group of minerals contains the carbonate ion (CO3^2-) chemically bonded with other elements?
Oxides
What are the two most abundant elements in the Earth's crust that make up the majority of silicate minerals?
Silicon and Oxygen
Which group of minerals contains sulfur anion (S^2-) chemically bonded with other elements?
Sulfates
Minerals that contain halogen elements like Chlorine (Cl), Fluorine (F), and Iodine (I) that are chemically bonded with other elements belong to which group?
Halides
What property is used to identify minerals easily based on their color?
Streak
Which type of fracture leaves a rough or irregular surface when a mineral breaks?
Hackly/Jagged
What is the property that describes how a mineral's surface reflects light called?
Luster
Which mineral property refers to the measure of the mineral's resistance to scratching?
Hardness
What is the ratio used to determine the heaviness of a mineral based on its density?
Specific Gravity
'Conchoidal' fracture in minerals resembles what shape?
Semicircular shell
Test your knowledge on minerals, chemical properties, and crystal structures in Earth Science Lesson 2 & 3. Explore concepts such as silicates and the composition of rocks.
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