&magicnumber=25&category1=&category2=&category3=&category4=&category5=&question1=What does it mean when we say minerals are inorganic?&question2=Why is coal not classified as a mineral?&question3=The repeating pattern of a mineral's particles forms a solid called a(n) __________.&question4=Although cement, brick, steel, and glass all come from substances found in Earth's crust, they are  NOT classified as minerals because  _________. &question5=What is the hardest known mineral?&question6=The color of a mineral's powder is called its _________.&question7=Most minerals do NOT split apart evenly. Instead, they have a characteristic type of  _______.&question8=True or False: If you broke a mineral into tiny pieces, each piece would still show the same crystal shape.&question9=The term used to describe how a mineral reflects light from its surface is ________.&question10=The softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale is A. quartz or B. talc.&question11=True or False: The splitting of a mineral along flat surfaces is a property called cleavage.&question12=Magma that cools very slowly deep beneath the surface forms minerals with what size crystals?&question13=Minerals may form on Earth's surface when _________________.&question14=True or False: Halite crystals form when a solution of water and salt condenses. &question15=True or False:The faster magma cools, the smaller the mineral crystal form.&question16=A mineral is always a ________ because it has a definite volume and shape.&question17=Most minerals are __________, because two or more elements combine chemically.&question18=True or False: Gemstones are useful for tools because they are hard, yet can be easily shaped.&question19=A rare, colorful mineral with a brilliant luster and a hardness of 8 or 9  on the Mohs hardness scale would probably used as a(n) ________.&question20=Which of these best describes a difference between rocks and minerals? A. One is always solid and the other is not. B. One occurs naturally and the other does not.  C. One can form from organic material and the other cannot.&question21=True or False: When the elements that form a mineral dissolve in hot water, they form a mixture called a mixture.&question22=What are two luster classifications?&question23=The measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched is its __________.&question24=What makes a mineral?&question25=The ability of a mineral to conduct thermal or electric energy is ______________.&answer1=No part of the mineral was ever living.&answer2=It comes from the remains of plants and animals.&answer3=crystal&answer4=They are not naturally occurring.&answer5=Diamonds&answer6=streak&answer7=fracture&answer8=True&answer9=luster&answer10=B. talc&answer11=True&answer12=Large&answer13=solutions evaporate&answer14=False, evaporates&answer15=True&answer16=solid&answer17=compounds&answer18=False, Metals&answer19=gemstones.&answer20=C&answer21=False, solution &answer22=Dull, pear;y, silky, earthly, metallic, nonmetallic, glassy, transparent&answer23=hardness&answer24=Occurs naturally, is a solid, crystal formation, formed geologically, specific chemical composition&answer25=conductivity&value1=&value2=&value3=&value4=&value5=&value6=&value7=&value8=&value9=&value10=&value11=&value12=&value13=&value14=&value15=&value16=&value17=&value18=&value19=&value20=&value21=&value22=&value23=&value24=&value25=&gamename=Minerals&loadresult=Load Success!