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    Answer each questions logically.

    You may state references from other articles or


    from our lesson.

    1. What are the characteristics that define a mineral?

    - A mineral should be natural, inorganic, solid, has a definite chemical


    composition, and possesses an orderly internal (crystalline) structure to be
    considered a mineral. When identifying and characterizing a type of mineral,
    we consider its physical properties: crystal form/ habit, luster, color, streak,
    cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, and hardness. Also, its special properties
    must be considered such as magnetism, asterism, fluorescence,
    thermoluminescence, effervescence, radioactivity, and double refraction.

    2. Which among the following mineral groups, if any, contain silicon: halides,
    carbonates or sulfides?

    - None of the given mineral groups contain silicon and therefore are non-
    silicates.

    3. Which is more abundant in the Earth’s crust: silicates or all the other mineral
    groups combined?

    - The most abundant elements in the Earth's crust are oxygen (46.60%) and
    silicon (27.72%). These two elements are called silicates when combined.
    They are the most abundant mineral group and they make up approximately
    90 percent of Earth's crust.

    4. An unknown opaque mineral has a black streak and has a density of 18g/cm3. Is
    the mineral metallic or non-metallic?

    - The unknown mineral is more probable to be metallic because it is opaque


    and metallic minerals are typically dense with dark streaks.

    5. What is the difference between a mineral's streak and color?

    - A mineral’s streak refers to the color of a mineral in powdered form, obtained


    by rubbing the mineral across a piece of unglazed porcelain. It is more
    reliable because it is inherent to most minerals. On the other hand, the color
    of a mineral refers to the color of the mineral as a whole. It is the first thing
    people notices. Unlike the streak of a mineral, it is not reliable because a
    mineral can be formed with varieties of color, an effect of impurities and
    weathering.

    6. Differentiate habit and a cleavage plane.


    - Habit is the external shape of a crystal that is developed during the formation
    of the mineral. A cleavage plane is a plane of weakness (tendency to break
    because of weak bonding) that may develop after the crystal formation.

    7. Is it possible for a mineral to have a prismatic habit without having any cleavage?
    Why or why not? If yes, give an example.

    - Yes, the prismatic habit is concurrently developed while the mineral is


    growing. During the process, there is no repetitive plane of weakness being
    created which makes the mineral break only by fracturing. An example of this
    scenario is quartz.

    References:

     Cadiz, A., Macasil, T., & Villanoy, F. (2016). The Earth’s Minerals,
    Fundamentals of Earth Science (pp. 61-65). Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicate_mineral

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    %20Verified&text=Yes%2C%20it%20is%20possible%20since,a%20mineral
    %20would%20be%20quartz.

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