1.which of the following is a physical or chemical characteristic of a mineral? (2 points)

minerals are organic.

minerals have a crystal structure.

minerals may be solid, liquid, or gas.

minerals consist of a varied arrangement of elements.

2.which of the following is a common manufacturing use of a mineral? (2 points)

using iron to fortify cereals

using copper to patch a leaking pipe

using tantalum to produce cell phones

using limestone on crop fields to neutralize acidic soils

3.which tool would a geologist use to test a mineral's resistance to scratching? (2 points)

hammer

hardness points

specific gravity apparatus

streak plate

4.which mineral test was used if a geologist refers to a mineral as metallic? (2 points)

streak

hardness

luster

magnetism