EARTHSC 1108 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Boron, Ionic Bonding, Beryllium
27 Feb 2014
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General information for the exam: the format of the exam will be multiple choice, true/false, and matching, you must bring a calculator, a ruler (optional) and a number two pencil to the exam. Make sure the setting on your calculator is in degrees, not radians. I can help with this before the exam. The following questions are to get you thinking about the material. A naturally occurring, inorganic, solid constituent of the earth"s crust. Synthetic: made from same material and same conditions. List the main attributes of a material that might make it considered to be a gemstone. Beauty: in the eye of the beholder. Color, pattern, brilliance, sparkle, transparency, fire, luster. High value compared to their volume and weight. Source of cash that fits in the palm of the hand. Variety: a modification that distinguishes itself through its look, color, or other characteristics. Petrology: the science of the origin, history, occurrence, structure, chemical composition and classification of rocks.
