What is the basic building block of minerals?
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Minerals are composed of atoms arranged in a crystalline structure.
Which mineral group does quartz belong to?
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Quartz is part of the silicate mineral group.
What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
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Igneous rocks crystallize from molten material.
Which process transforms sedimentary or igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks?
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Metamorphism involves heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.
What is the Mohs scale used for?
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The Mohs scale ranks minerals by hardness.
What characteristic is used to identify minerals besides hardness?
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Luster describes how light reflects from a mineral’s surface.
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Which mineral is known for its perfect cleavage and is commonly found in granite?
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Mica exhibits perfect cleavage and is a common mineral in granitic rocks.
What does porphyritic texture in igneous rocks indicate?
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Porphyritic texture indicates a two-stage cooling process with large crystals in a fine-grained matrix.
How are sedimentary rocks primarily formed?
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Sedimentary rocks form from compaction and cementation of sediments.