Mineral crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 20 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
What are formed by natural processes?
Is it shiny or dull? (how light is reflected)
The scale used to tell how hard or soft the mineral is
When rubbed against an unglazed porcelain tile you get a what?
You get mass or volume due to?
_______________ is one break in a mineral.
A ______________ is many breaks in a mineral.
A mineral with a salty taste is?
Crystals; mixtures of minerals.
Formed below earths crust.
Formed above earths crust.
splits very easily.
Minerals with no layers.
Due to weathering and erosion.
Created from solutions.
Remains of once living organisms.
Formed in magma.
75% of the rocks we see are ____________
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
A precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
