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Learn and practice multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers related to Mineralogy and Petrology. These resources are available for Geological engineering students who wish to clear GATE exams, technical interviews, competitive examinations, and other entrance exams. The Mineralogy and Petrology chapter is particularly important for students studying Geological engineering. Page-2 section-1

What is the typical color of olivine?

A) Green B) Red C) White D) Black

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Answer: Option A

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Which mineral group does feldspar belong to?

A) Carbonates B) Sulfates C) Silicates D) Oxides

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Answer: Option C

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Which type of rock is coal classified under?

A) Sedimentary (organic) B) Igneous C) Metamorphic D) Chemical sedimentary

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Answer: Option A

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Which of the following is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?

A) Marble B) Schist C) Quartzite D) Amphibolite

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Answer: Option B

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Which of the following is a characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks?

A) Fine-grained texture B) Formation on surface C) Rapid cooling D) Coarse-grained texture

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Answer: Option D

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Which of these minerals is the softest on the Mohs scale?

A) Quartz B) Talc C) Feldspar D) Calcite

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Answer: Option B

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Which type of igneous rock cools quickly and has small crystals?

A) Diorite B) Gabbro C) Granite D) Rhyolite

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Answer: Option D

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Which of the following is a non-silicate mineral?

A) Mica B) Hornblende C) Halite D) Feldspar

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Answer: Option C

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Which texture in igneous rocks indicates two stages of cooling?

A) Glassy B) Porphyritic C) Vesicular D) Fine-grained

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Answer: Option B

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What mineral property describes the way a mineral reflects light?

A) Streak B) Fracture C) Cleavage D) Luster

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Answer: Option D

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