Rocks & Minerals Practice Chapter Test

A mineral is inorganic, which means that it contains _________

The repeating pattern of a mineral's particles forms a solid called a(an) -----------

_____________ is the hardest known mineral.

Most minerals do NOT split apart evenly, Instead, they have a characteristic type of __________________.

The softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale is _________.

Rock that forms from the cooling of magma below the surface or lava at the surface is called _____________ rock.

Igneous rock that formed from lava that erupted onto Earth's surface is called ______ rock.

_______ is the process in which running water, wind or ice loosen and carry away rock fragments.

_________ rocks have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands.

Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth's surface can change any rock into ___________.