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
s
According to the scale what is the
hardest mineral?
Diamond
According to the scale what is the
weakest mineral?
TALC
