Match the mineral on the left with the correct definition on the right. ______ a

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Match the mineral on the left with the correct definition on the right.

______ amphibole A. This is an example of a mineral that is also an element

______ garnet B. The softest mineral (#1 on Mohs scale, mined in Montana)

______ dolomite C. A green or black mafic mineral with good, 60/120 degree cleavage

______ biotite D. This is a solid that is NOT a mineral

______ diamond E. This common sulfide mineral creates sulfuric acid when it weathers

______ gypsum F. This red-brown mineral is often found in high-grade metamorphic rocks

______ talc G. A common feldspar mineral, usually pinkish in color

______ K-feldspar H. A brown or black “mica” mineral with perfect cleavage in 1 direction

______ pyrite I. This mineral fizzes weakly when you put acid on it

______ steel J. This common sulfate mineral forms from evaporation of seawater

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A. Diamond is both a mineral and an element.

B. Talc is the softest mineral in Mohs scale.

C. Amphibole is a green or black mineral with 60/120 cleavage angle.

D. Steel is a solid but not a mineral

E. Pyrite is a common sulphide mineral

F. Garnet is found in high grade metamorphic rocks.

G. K feldspar is common feldspar mineral usually pink in colour.

H. Biotite has perfect cleavage.

I. Dolomite weakly fizzes when we put acid on it.

J. Gypsum is the common sulphate mineral which forms from evaporation of sea water.

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