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Study Guide for GE 2000 Exam 1 Questions and Answers What makes a mineral a mineral? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Has to be naturally occurring 2. Inorganic 3. Solid 4. Forms a crystalline structure 5. Specific Chemical composition Mineral Properties - CORRECT ANSWER-Luster, C...

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Study Guide for GE 2000 Exam 1
Questions and Answers

What makes a mineral a mineral? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Has to be naturally
occurring
2. Inorganic
3. Solid
4. Forms a crystalline structure
5. Specific Chemical composition

Mineral Properties - CORRECT ANSWER-Luster, Color, Crystal Habit, Hardness,
Streak, Fracture/Cleavage

Luster - CORRECT ANSWER-How a mineral reflects light

Color - CORRECT ANSWER-Literally just the observable color

Crystal Habit - CORRECT ANSWER-What geometric shape do the crystals form (i.e.
cubes, hexagonal pyramids)

Hardness - CORRECT ANSWER-Resistance to scratching

Streak - CORRECT ANSWER-Color of mineral when powdered

Fracture/Cleavage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Mineral breaks in uneven surfaces
- Mineral tends to 'cleave' or break along planes

Mineral Groups - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Silicates
2. Oxides
3. Sulfides
4. Sulfates
5. Native Elements
6. Halides
7. Carbonates
8. Hydroxides
9. Phosphates

Silicates - CORRECT ANSWER-Metals + Silicon + Oxygen

Oxides - CORRECT ANSWER-Metals + Oxygen

Sulfides - CORRECT ANSWER-Metals + Sulfur

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