Minerals Quiz Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

A They occur naturally B They do not have a consistent chemical structure throughout C They are inorganic D They are solids at normal Earth temperatures

2. What does the mineral property of specific gravity measure or describe?

A Measures the density of the mineral B The color of the mineral in powdered form C Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral D Describes how well a mineral reflects light

3. What does the mineral property of hardness measure or describe?

A The color of the mineral in powdered form B Measures the density of the mineral C Describes how well a mineral reflects light D Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral

4. What does the mineral property of luster measure or describe?

A Measures the density of the mineral B Describes how well a mineral reflects light C Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral D The color of the mineral in powdered form

5. What does the mineral property of cleavage measure or describe?

A Describes how well a mineral reflects light B Measures the density of the mineral C Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral D Describes how a mineral breaks into pieces

6. What does the mineral property of streak measure or describe?

A The color of the mineral in powdered form B Describes how easy it is to scratch the surface of a mineral C Describes how well a mineral reflects light D Measures the density of the mineral

7. What are the two main elements that make up silicate minerals?

A Silicon and hydrogen B Carbon and Oxygen C Sulfur and hydrogen D Silicon and Oxygen

8. Which of the following describes a halide mineral?

A Has a halogen element as the main element B Contains CO3 combined with some other element C Contains sulfur as the main element D The main element in the mineral is oxygen

9. Which of the following describes a sulfide mineral?

A Has a halogen element as the main element B Contains CO3 combined with some other element C The main element in the mineral is oxygen D Contains sulfur as the main element

10. Which of the following describes a carbonate mineral?

A Has a halogen element as the main element B Contains CO3 combined with some other element C The main element in the mineral is oxygen D Contains sulfur as the main element