Multiple Choice
____________ is a mineral property defined by the density of the mineral sample divided by the density of water (1g/cm3) .
A) Color
B) Specific gravity
C) Luster
D) Streak
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q32: Cleavage in minerals refers to _.<br>A)a tendency
Q33: Which of the following minerals is softest?<br>A)quartz<br>B)calcite<br>C)talc<br>D)fluorite
Q34: Which common gemstone results from biomineralization?<br>A)diamonds<br>B)garnets<br>C)pearls<br>D)sapphires
Q35: In silicate minerals,tetrahedra may be coordinated to
Q36: A single mineral may take on multiple
Q39: Synthetically made glass and natural quartz crystals
Q40: Minerals can be destroyed by _ .<br>A)melting<br>B)chemical
Q41: Diamond and graphite are both polymorphs of
Q42: Which two gems are special versions of
Q42: Which of the following minerals is hardest?<br>A)quartz<br>B)calcite<br>C)talc<br>D)fluorite