Types of Minerals and Their Importance to Society Quiz
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What is the main ingredient of glass?

  • Gypsum
  • Quartz (correct)
  • Diamond
  • Clay
  • Which mineral is needed to harden cement in home construction?

  • Clay
  • Gypsum (correct)
  • Ruby
  • Quartz
  • Which gemstone is made of corundum?

  • Diamond
  • Emerald
  • Quartz
  • Sapphire (correct)
  • What determines whether a rock or mineral is considered an ore according to the text?

    <p>Overall chemical composition, percentage of extractable resource, market value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In jewelry business, what are colored pebbles called?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ore minerals mainly valued for?

    <p>Their contribution to jewelry, cosmetics, and medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is copper utilized in MRI scanners?

    <p>To kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral provides the luster required for shiny skin in cosmetic industries?

    <p>Steatite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do minerals like gypsum, zinc, and potassium commonly serve as in agriculture?

    <p>Fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal is NOT mentioned as being commonly used in metal equipment industries?

    <p>Lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of gems that makes them valuable?

    <p>Sparkle and beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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