A red corundum that contains chromium impurities is ____. |
amethyst |
The mineral ____ (FeS2) is also known as Fool's Gold. |
diamond |
The mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl) is ____ (rock salt). |
graphite |
A blue corundum that contains iron and titanium is ____. |
halite |
The hardest naturally-occurring mineral is ____ (hardness 10). |
pyrite |
The minerals diamond and ____ are pure carbon allotropes. |
ruby |
A purple quartz that contains manganese impurities is ____. |
sapphire |
A very soft mineral (hardness 1) with a greasy feel is ____. |
talc |