Description : Example of secondary minerals a. Gypsum b. Calcite c. Dolomite d. All of these
Last Answer : d. All of these
Description : Which of the following is the hardest material? (A) Calcite (B) Quartz (C) Corundum (D) Gypsum
Last Answer : (C) Corundum
Description : Which of the following is the mineral name for ordinary salt? w) biotite x) calcite y) halite z) dolomite
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- HALITE
Description : Which of the following is not a non-metalliferous mineral? (A) Calcite (B) Fluorspar (C) Quartz (D) Cassiterite
Last Answer : (C) Quartz (D) Cassiterite
Description : In extraction of metal how many of the following ores calcination process is involved . (i) Dolomite (ii) Malachite (iii) Calcite (iv) Copper pyrities
Last Answer : In extraction of metal how many of the following ores calcination process is involved . (i) Dolomite ... Siderite (viii) Iron pyrite (ix) Ar gentite
Description : Pick out the material having minimum Rittinger's number. (A) Calcite (B) Pyrite (C) Quartz (D) Galena
Last Answer : (C) Quartz
Description : Which of the following is the softest material? (A) Quartz (B) Calcite (C) Corundum (D) Fluorite
Last Answer : (B) Calcite
Description : Of the following minerals, the one most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) calcite x) muscovite y) hornblende z) quartz
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUARTZ
Description : Most cave deposits form from which of the followin minerals? w) hematite x) calcite y) quartz z) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CALCITE
Description : Which of the following materials is the hardest? w) calcite x) silicon carbide y) topaz z) quartz
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SILICON CARBIDE
Description : Which of these pairs of minerals are always found in granites? w) muscovite and calcite x) quartz and orthoclase y) hornblende and talc z) augite and magnetite
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- QUARTZ AND ORTHOCLASE
Description : Which of the following minerals is noted for its one perfect cleavage? w) calcite x) muscovite y) quartz z) pyrite
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- MUSCOVITE
Description : In geological studies, arkose contains which of th following minerals which gives it a reddish color? w) orthoclase x) calcite y) aragonite (pron: a-rag-o-nite) z) quartz
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ORTHOCLASE
Description : __________ is used as a flux in the smelting of copper ore like chalcopyrite. (A) Coke breeze (B) Lime powder (C) Silica/quartz (D) Dolomite
Last Answer : (C) Silica/quartz
Description : Which is the most abundant mineral on earth’s crust? a. A Amphibole b. B Limestone c. C Feldspar d. D Quartz
Last Answer : c. C Feldspar
Description : Which of the following mineral is least resistant to weathering ? a. Quartz b. Olivine c. Goethite d. Anorthite
Last Answer : c. Goethite
Description : Which one of the following mineral does not contain oxygen? (1) Haematite (2) Bauxite (3) Cryolite (4) Calcite
Last Answer : (3) Cryolite Explanation: Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) does not contain oxygen. It occurs as glassy, colorless, white-reddish to gray-black prismatic monoclinic crystals. Cryolite is used as an insecticide and a pesticide. It is also used to give fireworks a yellow color.
Description : Which one of the following mineral does not contain oxygen ? (1) Haematite (2) Bauxite (3) Cryolite (4) Calcite
Last Answer : Cryolite
Description : The softest material just next to talc in the Mhos scale is (A) Quartz (B) Gypsum (C) Feldspar (D) Fluorite
Last Answer : (B) Gypsum
Description : The softest material just next to talc in the Mho's scale is (A) Quartz (B) Gypsum (C) Feldspar (D) Fluorite
Last Answer : (C) Feldspar
Description : Pick up the polymineralic rock from the following: (A) Quartz sand (B) Pure gypsum (C) Magnesite (D) Granite
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica (A) Basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks (B) There is no sedimentary rock (C) Granite is the only igneous rock (D) Quartz and mica are minerals
Description : Which of the following is a rock? (A) Quartz (B) Mica (C) Gypsum (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The black sand of the Hawaiian Islands is composed of which of the following? w) dark limestone x) quartz y) gypsum z) basalt
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BASALT
Description : Tick out the incorrect match: List I (Ore) List II (Mineral) a) Dolomite- MgCO3 b) Gibbsite3- H2O c) Gypsum2- H2O d) Geothite- Fe2O3
Last Answer : d) Geothite- Fe2O3
Description : Lime and dolomite are common source of — in soil. a. N b. Ca c. Zn d. K
Last Answer : b. Ca
Description : Is quartz a mineral or a rock mineral rock Submit?
Last Answer : mineral
Description : What is mineral crystals of quartz biotite mica and amphibole are produced primarily by?
Last Answer : Cooling and soildification of magma.
Description : Which of the following is a mineral? (A) Basalt (B) Granite (C) Quartz (D) Syenite
Description : What is the last mineral to crystallize from a magma in Bowen’s reaction series (A) olivine (B) quartz (C) pyroxene (D) Biotite
Last Answer : quartz
Description : North American Indians used this mineral of volcanic origin to make tips for arrows: w) obsidian x) quartz y) flint z) pumice
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- OBSIDIAN
Description : The principal mineral in most sand beaches is w) quartz x) orthoclase y) magnetite z) muscovite
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- QUARTZ
Description : An agate is a form of what mineral? w) magnetite x) feldspar y) quartz z) copper
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- QUARTZ
Description : Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral? (a) Bauxite (b) Magnesium (c) Gypsum (d) Manganese
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following mineral is used in cement industry and plaster of paris? A. Marble B. China Clay C. Gypsum D. Fire Clay
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Which mineral is mostly found in northern and western mountains of Pakistan? A. Chromite B. Lime-stone C. China Clay D. Gypsum
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Kalabagh is famous for mineral of _____. A. Iron B. Salt C. Sulphur D. Gypsum
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Which of the following mineral is used for food and in chemical industries? A. Fire Clay B. Chromite C. Rock Salt D. Gypsum
Description : Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral? A. Manganese B. Magnesium C. Gypsum (Answer) D. Bauxite E. None of these
Last Answer : C. Gypsum (Answer)
Description : For reclamation of alkaline soil — is used. a. Lime b. Calcium carbonate c. Gypsum d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Gypsum
Description : Name the non-metallic mineral which can split easily into thin sheets. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Mica is the non-metallic mineral which can be split easily into thin sheets. Mica is used in: (i) Electric and electronic industries: Mica is used in these industries due to its excellent ... properties and resistance to high voltage. (ii) Plastic industry uses mica as an extender and filler.
Description : a mineral that has _______ can be split fairly easily along planes with weak atomic attraction. -General Knowledge
Last Answer : A mineral that has d. cleavage can be split fairly easily along planes with weak atomic attraction.
Description : Why doesn't my household vinegar make calcite fizz?
Last Answer : How old is your vinegar? If the bottle isn’t tightly sealed it can go bad. Cheapest thing is to try a new bottle.
Description : Would calcite fizz if HCl was added?
Last Answer : Yes, it is a chemical reaction which release carbon dioxide.