Geology Quiz 2 Study Guide –
Geology Quiz 2 Study Guide –
 Be able to interpret the scratch test data below
and explain which one is better and why?
 Be able to interpret the scratch test data below
and explain which one is better and why?
Mr. Veero
finger Alumi Paper
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Mr. Veero
finger Alumi Paper
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finger Alumi Paper
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finger Alumi Paper
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Miner
al x
yes
no
no
Miner
al x
yes
yes
yes
Miner
al x
yes
no
no
Miner
al x
yes
yes
yes
Miner
al y
no
no
no
Miner
al y
no
yes
yes
Miner
al y
no
no
no
Miner
al y
no
yes
yes
Miner
al z
yes
no
yes
Miner
al z
no
no
yes
Miner
al z
yes
no
yes
Miner
al z
no
no
yes
 Be able to list minerals from hardest to softest
using the data those charts.
 Be able to identify the names of the 4 ore
minerals we learned in class.
 Be able to explain (in detail) how you would test
the hardness of a mineral.
 Be able to fill in missing data on a chart similar to
the one below.
Fingernail
Aluminum
Steel paper
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Mineral A
no
no
yes
Mineral B
no
yes
Mineral C
yes
 Be able to list minerals from hardest to softest
using the data those charts.
 Be able to identify the names of the 4 ore
minerals we learned in class.
 Be able to explain (in detail) how you would test
the hardness of a mineral.
 Be able to fill in missing data on a chart similar to
the one below.
Fingernail
Aluminum
Steel paper
nail
clip
Mineral A
no
no
yes
Mineral B
no
yes
Mineral C
yes