Environmental Studies

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________ refers to a mineral's intensity and quality of reflected light. A) Cleavage B) Luster ... Started by tatyanajohnson	1 Replies 192 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by chem1s3
Which of the following minerals has good cleavage in two directions, which creates a ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by gasdhashg
________ states that the angles between equivalent faces of crystals of the same mineral are always ... Started by vinney12	1 Replies 40 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by ilianabrrr
Which ionspositive ions or negative ionstend to be larger and why? A) Positive ions because they ... Started by Chloeellawright	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by HandsomeMarc
Silica tetrahedra are able to link into long chains that share oxygen ions through the process of ... Started by olgavictoria	1 Replies 21 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by alexisweber49
Only eight elements make up the vast majority of rock-forming minerals. Which of the following ... Started by Themember4	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by cloudre37
Which negative ion forms the basis of the oxide minerals? A) F- B) Cl- C) O22- D) ... Started by michelleunicorn	3 Replies 92 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Sarahjh
Which intermediary helps to break down minerals into a form digestible by humans? A) Meteorites ... Started by Frost2351	1 Replies 14 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by bob
What is the best method to distinguish between muscovite mica and biotite mica? A) Cleavage B) ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by bobsmith
Ferromagnesian minerals are those that contain a great deal of ________. A) manganese and iron ... Started by itsmyluck	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com
A(n) ________ is the fundamental particle of matter. A) electron B) mineral C) nucleus D) ... Started by abern	1 Replies 39 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by nathang24
A rock can be composed of almost entirely one mineral. Indicate whether this statement is true or ... Started by xroflmao	1 Replies 22 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by kardosa007
Which of the following rocks is composed of only a single mineral? A) Limestone B) Granite C) ... Started by waynest	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Madisongo23
Mineral species can be further subdivided into ________. A) mineral classes B) mineraloids C) ... Started by mp14	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by ultraflyy23
You have a solution of salt dissolved in water. Why might a drop in temperature result in the ... Started by sarasara	3 Replies 103 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by daiying98
Why do atoms exchange or share electrons? What will be an ideal ... Started by kshipps	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Zebsrer
Consider the definition of a mineral. Why would a synthetic gemstone fail this definition and not be ... Started by jake	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by cswans24
Which of the following substances is not a mineral: gold, water, ice? Why? What will be an ideal ... Started by justinmsk	1 Replies 23 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by amandanbreshears
Match the type of atomic bond with the correct definition. A) Valence electrons are free to move ... Started by savannahhooper	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Bison
Match the silicate structure with the appropriate mineral example. A) Muscovite B) Amphibole C) ... Started by tfester	1 Replies 28 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Juro
Restricted ocean basins located in warm climates will experience high rates of evaporation, which ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 17 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by heinisk01
Students new to mineral identification often confuse shiny, dark-colored nonmetallic minerals for ... Started by jazziefee	1 Replies 23 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by dlook33
Certain diamond companies use the advertising slogan Diamonds are forever. Why, from a geologic ... Started by mwit1967	3 Replies 12 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by strudel15
________ is molten rock that is below the Earth's surface and retains most of its volcanic gases. ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by sylvia
Concordant plutons cut across existing structures while discordant plutons are parallel to existing ... Started by WhattoUnderstand	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by perkiness