Minerals are naturally occurring substances, with a definite chemical composition and ordered internal structure that is found beneath the earth’s surface. Below is an 8th-grade honors quiz over mineral characteristics and identification in the format of multiple choice and extended response. Give it a try and see what you understand about the minerals around us. Share how high your score is in the comment section!
Talc
Apatite
Gypsum
Diamond
Shiny
Glassy
Dull
Hexagonal
Color
Luster
Streak
Magnetism
Luster
Hardness
Color
Reaction to acid
Hardness
Luster
Streak
Scratch
Color
Chemical composition
Size
Shape
Radioactivity
Magnetism
Fluorescence
Taste
Halite
Magnetite
Calcite
Quartz
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