MINERALS

1. What are minerals?

2. How are they different from rocks? Why do different minerals have different shapes?
3. Why do some minerals sparkle?
4. Define the term ‘mineral’ and name the major classes of minerals with their physical characteristics.
5. . Explain any six physical characteristics?
6. What are metallic minerals? Explain their classification with examples.
7. What is the hardest mineral on Moknhhs Hardness Scale?
8. Color is unreliable for identifying a mineral Explain
9. To be a part of the oxide mineral group the mineral must contain this.
10. Identify the two main groups that all minerals can be classified into.
11. Which mineral composition is VERY DARK in color?
12. Aluminum is made from which ore?
13. To be placed into the sulfide mineral group the mineral must have !
14. What is the main component found in glass?
15. Gypsum is a 2 on Mohs hardness scale, while Topaz is an 8.
Can Gypsum scratch Topaz? Yes/No
Explain your answer.
12. Why do different minerals have different shapes?

Name the following minerals

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

11 12