Mineral Characteristics and Uses Overview
Explore the characteristics and uses of minerals in this informative set of questions. Learn about abrasives, mineral hardness, gemstone identification, and the composition of sand. Test your knowledge and expand your understanding of minerals with these engaging inquiries and associated images.
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Minerals Mav Marks
Question #1 According to the data, one could generalize that minerals used in abrasives: A. Contain carbon B. Have a hardness of 7 or above C. Are always red in color. D. Have a density above 4.0 g/cm3
Question #2 According to the data in the table, which of the following minerals is the softest? A. Corundum B. Beryl C. Tourmaline D. Spinel
Question #3 According to the data in the table, if you had a blue gemstone, which of the following could it be? I. Corrundum II. Tourmaline III. Quartz A. II only B. III only C. I and II only D. II and III only
Question #4 Many types of sand are made entirely of silicon and oxygen. Which mineral in the table is most likely found in those types of sand? A. Corundum B. Spinel C. Topaz D. Quartz
