Minerals Review Questions
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1. There are 5 characteristics that “define” a mineral; there are also a number of “physical properties that are used to identify minerals. Please name and describe each of these – both the characteristics and the physical properties. (Use the vocab section for the properties – don’t do it twice.)
2. What is the prime characteristic used to separate minerals into groups based on their chemistry?
3. What is the most abundant mineral group? What do all minerals within this group have in common?
4. What is the relationship between atoms, elements, minerals and rocks? (Why are rocks “different”?)
5. What are the 8 elements that make up most of the earth’s crust?
6. What is an “ore”? [How are “market conditions” considered?]


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