Matching Minerals

Directions: Read the sentences below, then choose from the answers above them and write the correct letter in the space provided.

1. _____ Helping things to last longer is the most important use of this metallic mineral.

2. _____ You might use a form of this nonmetallic mineral when you eat.

3. _____ This nonmetallic mineral is the only one that is found as fibers in rock.

4. _____ This metallic mineral has the nickname quicksilver.

5. _____ If this metallic mineral gets into your body it will collect and cause poisoning.

6. _____ Fertilizer is one of the major uses of this nonmetallic mineral.

7. _____ This metallic mineral can mix with tin to make bronze and zinc to make brass.

8. _____ Millions of tiny shells from dead sea animals make up this nonmetallic mineral.

9. _____ This mineral has the highest reflectivity of the metallic minerals. It is used often to back mirrors.

10. ____ Pottery is made of this nonmetallic mineral.

11. ____ A magnetic metallic mineral.

12. ____ This nonmetallic mineral is mined in 50 states.

13. ____ Jewelry and decorations are the oldest and largest uses of this metallic mineral.

14. ____ Mining this nonmetallic mineral can be dangerous.

15. ____ Making other metals stronger is this metallic mineral’s job.

16. ____ Non-stick cooking surfaces are one of the uses for this nonmetallic mineral.

17. ____ Almost 8% of the earth’s crust is composed of this lightweight metallic mineral.

18. ____ These nonmetallic minerals can be used in soaps.

19. ____ Many of the minerals in this group are mixed with other minerals, so we never see them in their natural form, but as end products.

20. ____ This group of minerals is malleable and ductile.