Rock and Mineral Review

Which type of

scientist studies rocks?

Geologist

Which type of rock is formed

by heat?

Igneous

Which type of rock is formed

in layers?

Sedimentary

Which rock changed from an

igneous or sedimentary over time?

Metamorphic

Minerals can be

classified by their what?

Properties

Which property

can describe a mineral as

dull or shiny?

LUSTER

Which property

can describe the way a mineral feels?

Texture

Which test is done by

scratching the mineral

with a nail or another mineral?

Hardness

What is the name of the scale used to show a mineral’s hardness?

Mohs scale of hardnes

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According to the scale what is the

hardest mineral?

Diamond

According to the scale what is the

weakest mineral?

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