Question

1. Minerals that can be cut and polished, giving them a beautiful appearance, are called ________

2. A(n) ________ is usually formed of two or more minerals.

3. Solids that have a repeating pattern of atoms are called ______

4. A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite structure and composition is called a(n) _______

5. A mineral is called a(n)_________ and sold.

6. The term ____________
refers to rocks that are produced when melted rock from
inside Earth cools and hardens on or under Earth's surface.

7. Rocks formed when older rocks are heated and/or squeezed are called _______

Answer 1

1)lustre

2)Rock

3)crystal

4)mineral

5)gem

6) igneous

7)metamorphic

Answer 2

1. Minerals that can be cut and polished, giving them a beautiful appearance, are called gemstones.

2. A(n) rock is usually formed of two or more minerals.

3. Solids that have a repeating pattern of atoms are called crystals.

4. A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite structure and composition is called a mineral.

5. A mineral is called a commodity and sold.

6. The term igneous rock refers to rocks that are produced when melted rock from inside Earth cools and hardens on or under Earth's surface.

7. Rocks formed when older rocks are heated and/or squeezed are called metamorphic rocks.