Unscramble Letters Minerals Scramble ChallengeOnline version Unscramble mineral names and learn key facts. by Bismelis M Martinez 1 A common, hard mineral with a glassy luster found in many rocks. R T U Q Z A 2 A group of abundant framework silicates forming primary rock minerals. D E P R A F S L 3 A dark, sheet silicate that cleaves into thin flexible sheets. B E I T O I T 4 A light-colored sheet silicate with excellent basal cleavage. I U T O C M E S V 5 A carbonate mineral notable for reacting with acid and forming caves. C C A I T E L 6 A soft sulfate mineral used in plaster and drywall materials. S P G Y M U 7 Common rock salt formed from evaporated seawater or saline lakes. E L H T A I 8 Brassy mineral with metallic luster often called fool’s gold. T I P Y R E 9 Iron oxide with magnetic properties used in steelmaking and compasses. I T A T E E G N M 10 Zinc sulfide mineral that can fluoresce under ultraviolet light. I H E T R S P L A E 11 Green copper carbonate mineral prized as a pigment and gemstone. C M L T E A A H I 12 Deep blue copper carbonate mineral often found with malachite. T A U E R Z I 13 Lead sulfide mineral with high metallic luster and cubic crystals. A G E L A N 14 A carbonate mineral similar to calcite but with calcium and magnesium. O M E I T L D O 15 Phosphate mineral essential for modern fertilizers and geology. T A E A P T I 16 Green silicate mineral common in mafic rocks and peridot geology. E L O N I V I 17 Iron oxide mineral giving reddish streaks and metallic to dull luster. H E T T I A M E 18 Calcium fluoride mineral that forms colorful, cubic crystals. R I F T U E O L 19 Complex borosilicate mineral with a wide color range and vitreous luster. A L N E R M O I U T 20 Tin oxide mineral the primary ore for tin extraction. T E S A R I I T S E C