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This word means that the mineral could not arise form anything that was once living
This word means that the mineral could not arise form anything that was once living
A substance formed when 2 or more elements combine and lose their distinct properties is
A substance formed when 2 or more elements combine and lose their distinct properties is
In a mineral, the particles line up in a repeating pattern to form....
In a mineral, the particles line up in a repeating pattern to form....
A substance composed of a single kind of atom is called
A substance composed of a single kind of atom is called
Minerals that glow under UV light has a property know as
Minerals that glow under UV light has a property know as
The softest mineral is
The softest mineral is
What is Talc?
Geologists classify crystals into this many group structures
Geologists classify crystals into this many group structures
What is six?
This is the property of mass divided by volume
This is the property of mass divided by volume
A mineral that splits apart easily along flat surfaces has....
A mineral that splits apart easily along flat surfaces has....
A streak test shows....
What is the color of the minerals powder?
These are the cracks underground that hot water and metal follow, where metal crystallizes
These are the cracks underground that hot water and metal follow, where metal crystallizes
What are veins?
Crystallization of melted materials and dissolving materials in hot water are...
Crystallization of melted materials and dissolving materials in hot water are...
What are the ways Crystals form?
Halite forms by....
Rate of cooling, Gas in Magma and chemical compostion of Magma
Rate of cooling, Gas in Magma and chemical compostion of Magma
What are the things crystal size depends on?
When magma cools deep below the surface for a long period of time these form
When magma cools deep below the surface for a long period of time these form
Mineral from which metals can be removed in usable amounts are called
Mineral from which metals can be removed in usable amounts are called
What are Ores?
These make useful tools because they are hard yet easily shaped
These make useful tools because they are hard yet easily shaped
What are Metals?
The process in which an ore is melted to seperate the useful metals from other elements
The process in which an ore is melted to seperate the useful metals from other elements
A solid mixture of two or more metals - an example is steel
A solid mixture of two or more metals - an example is steel
This type of mine is a network of tunnels that extend deep into the ground
This type of mine is a network of tunnels that extend deep into the ground
A rock that contains a metal or economically useful material
A rock that contains a metal or economically useful material
What is ore?
Many value minerals are found in or near these
Many value minerals are found in or near these
What are volcanos?
The minerals that make up most of the rocks of the Earth's crust are called....
The minerals that make up most of the rocks of the Earth's crust are called....
What are rock forming minerals?
Scars on the land, Pollute water, destory habitaits, health problems
Scars on the land, Pollute water, destory habitaits, health problems
What are the environmental impacts of mining?
Observe Rocks and Plants growing in the area and Test stream for chemicals
Observe Rocks and Plants growing in the area and Test stream for chemicals
What geologists look for when prospecting ore?
Obsidian forms when Magma cools very quickly, creating a type of glass. Glass particles are not arranged in a orderly pattern but obsidian is a soild, inorganic substance that is naturally occurring in volcanic area. Should it be classified as a mineral? Why or why not?
Obsidian forms when Magma cools very quickly, creating a type of glass. Glass particles are not arranged in a orderly pattern but obsidian is a soild, inorganic substance that is naturally occurring in volcanic area. Should it be classified as a mineral? Why or why not?
No! Minerals, by definition, must have a solid crystalline structure.
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