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What are two main groups of minerals? |
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Which are Non-silicate crystalline structures? |
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Cubes, Hexagonal prisms, Irregular masses |
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A Double-chain silicate is... |
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What two elements must be present in a silicate? |
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Which of the following groupings list only minerals? |
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Fluorite, Feldspar, Copper |
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Which of the following groupings list only minerals? |
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Fluorite, Feldspar, Copper |
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A mineral is described as fluorescent when it... |
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Glows under ultraviolet light. |
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What mineral property involves iron? |
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Because many minerals are similar in color and certain elements may change the color, color |
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IS not a good identifier. |
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Unstable atomic nuclei decay over time into stable nuclei, causing a mineral to be |
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Mineral shows a cat's-eyes effect. |
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