- 1. Mineral physics is a branch of science that focuses on understanding the physical properties and behavior of minerals under various conditions. It involves studying the structure, composition, and dynamics of minerals to gain insights into their formation, evolution, and role in Earth's geology. By investigating phenomena such as phase transitions, elasticity, and conductivity in minerals, mineral physicists contribute to fields such as geophysics, materials science, and environmental science. This interdisciplinary field combines elements of physics, chemistry, geology, and materials science to elucidate the fundamental properties of minerals and their impact on the planet.
What is the study of minerals in relation to their physical properties known as?
A) Mineralogy
B) Mineral physics
C) Crystallography
D) Geophysics
- 2. Which mineral property describes the resistance to scratching?
A) Luster
B) Density
C) Cleavage
D) Hardness
- 3. What term describes the way minerals break along smooth planes?
A) Cleavage
B) Tenacity
C) Hardness
D) Fracture
- 4. Which type of fracture in minerals resembles the surface of broken glass?
A) Fibrous
B) Conchoidal
C) Granular
D) Smooth
- 5. What is the term for the occurrence of different mineral phases at different depths within the Earth?
A) Pseudomorphism
B) Solid solution
C) Phase transition
D) Surficial alteration
- 6. What term is used to describe the pattern of atoms in a mineral's crystal lattice?
A) Luster
B) Crystal structure
C) Tenacity
D) Brittleness
- 7. Which property of minerals describes the mass per unit volume?
A) Density
B) Hardness
C) Tenacity
D) Cleavage
- 8. What is the term for the alignment of mineral grains due to pressure during deformation?
A) Polymorphism
B) Effervescence
C) Preferred orientation
D) Photosensitivity
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