This document provides information about various minerals tested over 3 levels of difficulty. It includes questions and answers about the physical and chemical properties of minerals like quartz, feldspar, topaz, diamond, corundum, talc, gypsum, calcite, and fluorite. The questions cover their chemical composition, crystal structure, hardness, color, streak, luster, cleavage, uses and other defining physical characteristics.

1. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY LABORATORY
1. Identification and description of physical properties of minerals.
1. QUARTZ
LEVEL - 1
1. Quartz occurs in which form
Ans) crystals or massive form
2. Fracture of Smoky Quartz
Ans) Conchoidal
3. Chemical composition of quartz
Ans) sio2
4. Crystal system of Rosy Quartz
Ans) Hexagonal
5. Colour of AMETHYST QUARTZ
Ans) Purple (or) violet
6. Mode of occurrence of Rosy Quartz is
Ans) minerals veins with metal ores
7. Lustre of Rosy Quartz is
Ans) Vitreous or resinous
8. Which type of quartz mineral used as Semi precious stones
Ans) Rosy Quartz”
9. Form of AMETHYST QUARTZ
Ans) crystals.
10. QUARTZ is used in which industries
Ans) Ceramic

2. LEVEL – 2
1. Hardness value of Quartz is
Ans) 7
2. Specific gravity of Quartz is
Ans) 2.65
3. Fracture of smoky quartz is
a) Conchoidal b) Non-Conchoidal c) Rhombus D) None
Ans) A
4. Cleavage of smoky quartz is
a)Present b)Low c) all d)Absent
Ans) D
5. Colour of Rosy Quartz Will be
a) Pale yellow b)Lavander c) light pink d)Thick Pink
Ans) C
6. Lustre of Rosy Quartz Will is
a) Vitreous b) resinous c) Vitreous or resinous d) None
Ans) C
7. Diagnostic Properties of AMETHYST QUARTZ is
a)Red colour b)Orange c)Blue d)Purple colour
Ans) D
8. Mode of occurrence of AMETHYST QUARTZ is
a) Acids b) salts c) Rains d) None
Ans) A
9. Hardness value of AMETHYST QUARTZ is
a)3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9
Ans) C
10. Form of Smoky Quartz is
a) Linear b) Crystalline c) Non-Linear d) Non-Crystalline
Ans) B

3. LEVEL – 3

4. 2. FELDSPAR
LEVEL – 1
1. Color of Feldspar is
Ans) shades of red
2. Form of Feldspar is
Ans) Massive (or) tabular
3. Cleavage of Feldspar is
Ans) Two sets at right angles
4. Hardness value of Feldspar is
Ans) 6
5. For Manufacture of glass which mineral we can Use
Ans) Feldspar
6. Lustre of Bauxite is
Ans) Dull
7. Streak of Bauxite is
Ans) Variable
8. Specific gravity of Bauxite is
Ans) 2 – 3.5
9. Hardness of Bauxite is
Ans) 2 to 4
10. Crystal System of Bauxite is
Ans) Amorphous

5. LEVEL – 2
1. feldspar is known as
Ans) anorthosite
2. Streak of Muscovite
Ans) Colourless
3. Form of Muscovite
Ans) Flacky
4. Diagnostic properties of Muscovite
Ans) Thin layers
5. Crystal System of Muscovite
Ans) Monoclinic
6. Which mineral using as Good electrical insulator
a) Bauxite b) Muscovite c) Corundum d) None
Ans) B
7. Fracture of FLINT is
Ans) Conchoidal
8. Lustre of FLINT is
Ans) Greasy
9. Hardness value of FLINT is
a)3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9
Ans) C
10. Form of FLINT is
a) Linear b) Massive c) Non-Linear d) Non-Crystalline
Ans) B

6. LEVEL – 3

7. 3.TOPAZ
LEVEL – 1
1. Which type of Mineral is Topaz
a)silicate b) Carbonate c) Crystalline d) None
Ans) A
2. chemical composition of Topaz is
Ans) Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
3. Topaz is also a well-known as
Ans) gemstone
4. Which Colour topaz is the most popular color in the market
a) Blue b) red c) yellow d) Green
Ans) A
5. Hardness of the Topaz is
Ans) 8
6. Specific gravity range of Topaz
Ans)3.4 and 3.6
7. topaz is found in the cavities of
Ans) pegmatite
8. Chemical composition of Olivine is
Ans) (Mg,Fe)2 SiO4
9. Cleavage of Olivine is
Ans) Absent
10. Density of Olivine is
Ans) 3.2 – 4.3

8. LEVEL – 2
1. Lustre of Olivine is
Ans) OFTEN DULL
2. Streak of Augite is
Ans) WHITE TO GREY
3. Cleavage of Augite is
Ans) 2-SETS
4. Density of Augite is
Ans) 3.2 – 3.5
5. Form of Hornblende is
Ans) GRANULAR OR PRISMATIC
6. Density of Hornblende is
Ans) 3 – 3.47
7. Cleavage of Hornblende is
Ans) 2-Sets
8. Hardness of Hornblende is
Ans) 5 – 6
9. DECORATION Purpose which mineral we can use mainly
a) Hornblende b) Silica c) Mica d) None
10. Colour of Hornblende is
Ans) DARK GREENISH BLACK

9. LEVEL – 3

10. 4.DIAMOND
LEVEL – 1
1. Diamond is naturally-occurring mineral composed of
Ans) carbon
2. Color of Diamond is
Ans) brown or yellow in color
3. Streak of Diamond is
Ans) None
4. Lustre of Diamond is
Ans) nonmetallic
5. Cleavage of Diamond is
Ans) four directions
6. Specific Gravity of Diamond is
Ans) 3.4 to 3.6
7. Chemical Composition of Diamond is
Ans) C
8. Crystal System of Diamond is
Ans) Isometric
9. Diaphaneity of Diamond is
Ans) opaque
10. Mohs Hardness of Diamond is
Ans) 10

11. LEVEL – 2
1. specific gravity of Gem-quality diamonds are
Ans) 3.52.
2. Industrial diamonds are mostly used in
Ans) cutting
3. The most highly regarded and valuable diamonds are those that are
a) Colorless b) rich in color c) Transparent d) None
4. The value of colored diamonds is based upon the
Ans) intensity, purity and quality of their color.
5. The ideal diamond is free from
Ans) fractures
6. Diamonds are sold by the
Ans) carat
7. How many types of diamonds are available
Ans) 2
8. Hardens range of all types Diamonds are
Ans) High
9. Mostly Diamonds are used in
Ans) Jewelry making
10. Among all the Minerals Costliest is
Ans) Diamond

12. LEVEL – 3
1.

13. 5.COROUNDUM
LEVEL – 1
1. Chemical Classification Of COROUNDUM is
Ans ) Oxide
2. Color Of COROUNDUM is
Ans ) gray to brown
3. Streak Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) Colorless
4. Luster Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) vitreous
5. Diaphaneity Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) Transparent to translucent
6. Cleavage Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) None
7. Mohs Hardness Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) 9
8. Specific Gravity Of COROUNDUM is
Ans) 3.9 to 4.1
9. Diagnostic Properties of COROUNDUM is
Ans) hexagonal crystals
10. Chemical Composition of COROUNDUM is
Ans) Al2O3

14. LEVEL – 2
1. Crystal System of COROUNDUM is
Ans) Hexagonal
2. Specific Gravity Of COROUNDUM for a nonmetallic mineral
Ans) very high
3. Specific Gravity Range Of COROUNDUM is
a) Medium b) High c) Low d) None
Ans) A
4. Cleavage of Kyanite
Ans) 2 sets
5. Which Mineral is Used as heating element In refractories
Ans) Kyanite
6. Chemical composition of Kyanite
Ans) Al2 Si O5
7. Fracture of Kyanite is
Ans) Uneven
8. Color of Kyanite is
Ans) Light blue
9. Density of Kyanite is
Ans) 3.6 – 3. 7
10. Streak of Kyanite is
Ans) White

15. LEVEL – 3

16. 6.TALC
LEVEL – 1
1. What is chemical composition of talc?
Ans: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 - Magnesium silicate
2. What are the uses of Talc mineral
Ans: Rubber making, cosmetics, paper, paint, ceramics etc.
3. Which is the mineral formed by metamorphic rocks
Ans: Talc
4. What is the cleavage of Talc
Ans: Perfect
5. What is the Specific Gravity of talc mineral?
Ans: 2.7 to 2.8
6. What is Color of Talc Mineral?
Ans : white , pale Green.
7. What is the Form of Talc Mineral
Ans: Massive form
8. What is the Streak of Talc Mineral
Ans : White
9. What is the Hardness of Talc mineral
Ans: 1
10. What are minerals ? Mention 5 Minerals
Ans: Minerals solids, naturally occurring inorganic substance

17. LEVEL – 2
1. How many sets of cleavage present are present in Talc
Ans : One
2. Which is Softest mineral
Ans: Talc , its hardness is 1
3. How is Talc Formed
Ans :Talc is found in metamorphic rock and formed by two processes
4. What is Talc? how it is used in cosmetics
Ans : Talc is naturally occurring mineral, mined from earth composed from magnesium, silicon ,
oxygen and hydrogen. chemically, talc is hydrous magnesium silicate with a chemical formula of
Mg3Si4O10(OH) 2.
5. Which is the soft rock
Ans: Soapstone
6. What is the Special Property of Talc
Ans : Its Softness property
7. What is luster of Talc.
Ans: Translucent mineral Pearly
8. Which country produces highest Talc mineral
Ans : USA
9. Which characteristics is responsible for extreme softness of talc
Ans : Thin Sheets held together by van der Waals bonds.
10. Talc is used as _______ in paints
Ans : Filler

18. LEVEL – 3

19. 7. GYPSUM
LEVEL – 1
1. What is the chemical composition of Gypsum
Ans: Hydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO4.2H2O.
2. What is the cleavage of Gypsum
Ans: Perfect
3. What is the Diaphaneity of Gypsum
Ans: Transparent to translucent
4. What is Mohs Hardness of Gypsum
Ans – 2
5. What is the Specific gravity of Gypsum
Ans: 2.3
6. What is the Color of Gypsum.
Ans : Clear, colorless, white, gray, yellow, red, brown.
7. What is the form of Gypsum
Ans: platy, fibrous, foliated
8. What are the verities of Gypsum
Ans: satin spar , alabaster
9. What are the Uses of Gypsum
Ans: manufacture of wallboard, cement, plaster of Paris, soil conditioning, a hardening retarder
in Portland cement.
10. What is chemical classification of Gypsum
Ans: sulfate.

20. LEVEL – 2
1. What is the Streak of Gypsum
Ans: white
2. What is Luster of Gypsum
Ans: Vitreous, silky, sugary
3. What is Gypsum
Ans: Gypsum is an evaporate mineral most commonly found in layered sedimentary deposits.
4. Which material is used for False Ceiling?
Ans: Plaster of Paris using Gypsum Board
5. What is the chemical classification of gypsum
Ans: Sulfate .
6. Find out the mineral of hardness range of 2 to 3
a) Talc
b) diamond
c) Gypsum
Ans – C
7) What is the fracture of Gypsum
Ans – even to uneven.
8) What is the diagnosis property of Gypsum
Ans: Form and Colour
9) which mineral is used as retarding agent in cement industry
Ans : Gypsum
10) Gypsum minerals are found in ___________ rocks
Ans: Sedimentary rocks

21. LEVEL – 3

22. 8. CALCITE
LEVEL – 1
1. What is Calcite ?
Ans : Calcite is a rock-forming mineral with a chemical formula of CaCO3. It is extremely
common and found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks.
2. What is the Chemical Composition of Calcite
Ans: CaCO3 calcium carbonate
3. What are the cleavages the Calcite
Ans: Perfect, rhombohedral, three directions.
4.What are the uses of Calcite
Ans: Acid neutralization, a low-hardness abrasive, soil conditioner, heated for the production of
lime , construction industries.
5. What is the color of calcite ?
Ans: Usually white but also colorless, gray, red, green, blue, yellow, brown, orange
6. What is Mohs Hardness of Calcite
Ans – 3
7. What is the Specific gravity of Calcite
Ans: 2.7
8. What is the streak of calcite
Ans : White.
9. What is the Diaphaneity of Calcite
Ans: Transparent to translucent.
10. What is Luster of Calcite
Ans: Vitreous

23. LEVEL – 2
11. Which is the mineral that forms both organic and in organic process
Ans: Calcite.
12. Which is the extremely common mineral found throughout the world
Ans: Calcite.
13. Find out the minerals of hardness range 3
a) Talc b) Corundum c) Calcite d) None
Ans: C
14. What is the chemical classification of Calcite?
Ans: Carbonate
15. What is the diagnosis property of Calcite?
Ans: Rhombohedral cleavage, powdered form effervesces weakly in dilute HCl, curved crystal
faces and frequent twinning
16. Calcite minerals are found in ___________ rocks
a) Ingenuous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks
c) Metamorphic rocks d) all the above
Ans: d.
17. What is the crystal system of calcite
Ans: Hexagonal
18. Why calcite is used in construction industry
Ans: Limestone and Marble
19. What is the mineral present in chalk
Ans: Calcite.
20. Where is the powdered form calcite used
Ans: In Paints as whiting pigment.

24. LEVEL – 3

25. 9. FLUORITE
LEVEL – 1
1. What is the Chemical Composition of Fluorite
Ans: CaF2 Calcium and Fluorine
2. What are the cleavages the Fluorite
Ans: Four directions of perfect cleavage
3. What are the uses of Fluorite
Ans: Numerous uses in the metallurgical, ceramics, and chemical industries. A source of
fluorine, hydrofluoric acid, metallurgical flux. High-clarity pieces are used to make lenses for
microscopes, telescopes, and cameras, ornamental objects
4. What is the color of Fluorite
Ans: Typically purple, green, and yellow. Also colorless, blue, red, and black.
5. What is Mohs Hardness of Fluorite
Ans – 4
6. What is the Specific gravity of Fluorite
Ans: 3.2
7. What is the streak of Fluorite
Ans : White.
8. What is the Diaphaneity of Fluorite?
Ans: Transparent to translucent.
9. What is Luster of Fluorite?
Ans: Vitreous
10. Which is the important mineral used in industrial mineral in chemical, ceramics?
Ans: Fluorite

26. LEVEL – 2
1. Fluorite is also known as ________
a) Fluorspar
b) Feldspar
Ans: a)
2. What is the crystal system of Fluorite?
Ans: Isometric
3. What is the chemical classification of Fluorite?
Ans: Halide
4. Find out the minerals of hardness range of 3 to 3.5
a) Calcite b) Fluorite c) Talc d) a & b
Ans: d.
5. What is the diagnosis property of Fluorite?
Ans: Cleavage, hardness, specific gravity, color
6. Fluorite are also found in _________
a) Limestone b) Dolomite c) a & b d) None
Ans: c.
7. What is the form of Fluorite?
Ans: Massive, Granular.
8. What is the difference between Fluorite & Talc ?
Ans: Hardness, specific Gravity, luster etc
9 . Write down the physical properties of Fluorite Minerals
Ans: Fluorite : Hardness :4
10. Which is the common mineral in hydrothermal and carbonate rocks worldwide.
Ans: Fluorite.

27. LEVEL – 3

28. 10. APATTITE
LEVEL – 1
1. What is the Chemical Composition of APATTITE ?
Ans: calcium phosphates
2. What are the cleavages the APATTITE?
Ans: Poor to indistinct.
3. Apatite minerals are found in the ______ rocks
Ans: Ingenuous ,Sedimentary , Metamorphic rocks
4. What are the uses of APATTITE ?
Ans: Fertilizer, phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid, gemstones, ore of rare earth elements,
pigments, gemstone.
5. What is the color of APATTITE ?
Ans: Green, brown, blue, yellow, violet, pink, colorless. Transparent specimens with excellent
clarity and vivid color are used as gemstones.
6. What is Mohs Hardness of APATTITE?
Ans – 5
7. What is the Specific gravity of APATTITE?
Ans: 3.1 to 3.3
8. What is the streak of APATTITE
Ans : White.
9. What is the Diaphaneity of APATTITE
Ans: Transparent to translucent.
10. What is Luster of APATTITE
Ans: Vitreous to subresinous

29. LEVEL – 2
1. What is the chemical classification of Apatite?
Ans: Phosphate
2. What is the crystal system of Apatite
Ans: Hexagonal.
3. Find out the mineral of hardness range of 5
a) diamond b) Gypsum c) Apatite d) None
Ans: c)
4. Apatite is ______ Mineral
a) Brittle b) Soft
Ans: a)
5. What is the diagnosis property of Apatite
Ans : Color, crystal form, and hardness. Brittle, often highly fractured
6. Which mineral is used for Gemstones
Ans: Apatite
7. Apatite minerals are found only in sedimentary rocks
a) True b) False
Ans : b
8. What is the difference between Apatite & Talc ?
Ans: Hardness, specific Gravity, luster, brtittle etc
9 . Write down the physical properties of Apatite Minerals
Ans: Fluorite : Hardness :5
10. What is the cleavage between the minerals apatite & Talc.
Ans : Apatite : Indistinct
Talc – Perefect

30. LEVEL – 3

31. 2. Identification and description of physical properties of Rocks.
1. IGNEOUS ROCKS
LEVEL - 1
1. What do you mean by igneous rocks?
Ans: Igneous rocks are the first formed rocks which had made up the primordial ( i.e original)
earth`s crust.
2. What are Leucocratic rocks ?
Ans: the rocks which are in light colour.
3. What are Mesocratic rocks ?
Ans: the rocks which are in Medium colour.
4. What are Melanocratic rocks ?
Ans : The rocks which are in Dark Colors
5. Mention different Type of texture in igneous rocks
Ans : Coarse grained , Medium grained , Fine grained , glassy ,Opaque, Porphytic , Poikilite.
6. What are the classifications of igneous rocks?
Ans: a) Plutonic rocks b) Hypabassal rocks c) Volcanic rocks
7. Mention different types of Igneous rocks
Ans: a) Granite b) Basalts c) Dolerite d) Pegamatite e) Syanites
8. What do you mean by intrusive rocks ?
Ans : The rocks which crystallize below Earth's surface and then slowly cooling occurs to form
large crystals
9. What do you mean by Extrusive rocks?
Ans : The rocks which erupt onto Earth's surface and then slowly cooling occurs to form small
crystals
10. What is Granite ?
Ans: Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with grains large enough to be visible with the
unaided eye.

32. LEVEL – 2
1. What is the texture of Granite?
Ans: Medium to coarse grained.
2. What is the structure of Granite?
Ans: Granite is mainly of massive forms.
3. What is the classification of Granite?
Ans: Based on Petrogenic rock granite is classified as plutonic igneous rocks
4. What are the minerals present in igneous rocks?
Ans : Quartz , feldspar are mainly present in igneous rocks
5. What are the uses of Granite ?
Ans : It is one of the most important building stones, specially used for decorative ,
Architectural and monumental purpose and used extensively as road metal.
6. What is Pegmatites?
Ans : Pegmatites are extreme igneous rocks that form during the final stage of a magma’s
crystallization. They are extreme because they contain exceptionally large crystals.
7. What is the texture of Pegmatites?
Ans: Medium to coarse grained.
8. What is the structure of Pegmatites?
Ans: Pegmatites are mainly of massive forms as veins.
9. What are the essential minerals in Pegmatites?
Ans: The essential minerals present in Pegmatites are Orthoclase, Biotite, Quartz, Garnet,
Muscovite, and Quartz
10. What is the classification of Pegmatites?
Ans: Based on Petrogenic rock granite is classified as plutonic igneous rocks

33. LEVEL – 3
1. What are the uses of Granite?
Ans : Mica which is used in some industries is obtained from pegmatite. So it is considered to
be best known source of rock for white mica.
2. What is Basalt?
Ans: Basalt is a dark-colored, fine-grained, igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase and
pyroxene minerals.
3. What is the Colour of Basalt?
Ans : Melanocratic (Black)
4. What is the texture of Basalt?
Ans : Fine grained to medium grained .
5. What is the structure of Basalt?
Ans: Massive, Vesicular .
6. What are the uses of Basalt ?
Ans: It is mainly used as rock metal and concrete aggregate .It is also used for Construction of
bridge and other engineering project. Fine grained basalts also Used in manufacture of
wool called rock wool
7. What is the texture of Dolerite?
Ans: Medium to coarse grained.
8. What is the structure of Dolerite?
Ans : Massive Form
9. What are the essential minerals in Gabbro rocks ?
Ans: Latradorite ,Pragioclase, Pysoxenes
10. What is the difference between Basalts and Gabbro rocks ?
Ans: Basalts are extrusive igneous rocks that cool quickly and have fine-grained crystals.

34. 2. SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
LEVEL - 1
1. What are sedimentary Rocks?
Ans: Sedimentary are formed due to weathering and erosion of the pre-existing rocks.
2. What is the colour of sedimentary rocks?
Ans: Pink, Black, Blue, Green and Grey.
3. What are the three basic types of sedimentary Rocks?
Ans: a) Clastic sedimentary rocks b) Chemical Sedimentary rocks c) Organic Sedimentary
4. What are the textures of sedimentary rocks.
Ans: a) Pebbles – Rounded/angular , fine/very fine.b) Rudaceous : Very coarse to coarse grained.
c) Arenaccous: Very fine grained.
5. What is a clastic sedimentary rock?
Ans: Rocks formed from mechanical weathering debris.
6. What is a Chemical Sedimentary rock?
Ans: Rocks formed when dissolved materials precipitate from solution.
7. What is a Organic sedimentary Rocks?
Ans: Rocks formed from the accumulation of plant or animal debris.
8. Mention different types of sedimentary rocks based on classification.
Ans: a) Limestone. b) Conglomerate. c)Sand stone.
9. What is the colour of lime stone?
Ans: Grey, Blue .
10. What is the texture of lime stone?
Ans: Fine grained.

35. LEVEL – 2
1. What is the chemical composition of lime stone?
Ans: Calcium carbonate (CaCo3)
2. What are the minerals present in limestone?
Ans: Calcite and very rare minerals like quartz, feldspar, chert.
3. How limestones are formed?
Ans: Lime stones as sedimentary rocks formed by the chemical &organic process.
4. What are the uses of Limestone?
Ans: Lime stone are used in manufacturing of cement, lime, fertilizers. Consolidated lime stone
are used as building stones.
5. What is structure of limestone?
Ans: Massive.
6. What is the colour of conglomerate?
Ans : Brown ,Red
7. What is the texture of conglomerate?
Ans: Pebbles: Rounded .
8. What is the structure of conglomerate?
Ans: Massive.
9. What is minerals composition of conglomerate?
Ans : Quartz, Jasper, Feldspar .
10. What are the uses of conglomerate ?
Ans : Conglomerates are used in foundation concretes

36. LEVEL – 3
21. What is the colour of Sand stone?
Ans: Pink
22. What is the texture of Sand stone?
Ans: Pebbles: Rounded
23. What is the structure of Sand stone?
Ans: Lamination.
24. What are minerals compositions of Sand stone?
Ans: Quartz, Feldspar, Mica (Carbonate as cementing particles).
25. What are the uses of Sand stone?
Ans: Sand stone are used as construction materials .
26. What is the colour of shale?
Ans: Brown, Black, Yellow
27. What is the texture of shale?
Ans: Clastic- Argillaccous
28. What is the structure of shale?
Ans: Bedding and laminar
29. What are minerals compositions of Sand stone?
Ans: Quartz, Clay and mica.
30. What are the uses of Sand stone?
Ans: Shales are soft and brittle rocks which are used for bricks and tiles manufacturing.

37. 3. METAMORPHIC ROCKS
LEVEL - 1
1. What are Metamorphic Rocks?
Ans: Metamorphic rocks have been modified by heat, pressure, and chemical processes, usually
while buried deep below Earth's surface.
2. What are the two basic types of Metamorphic rocks?
Ans: a) Foliated metamorphic rocks. b) Non-foliated metamorphic rocks.
3. What are Foliated metamorphic rocks?
Ans: Rocks which have layered or banded appearance that is produced by exposure to heat and
directed pressure.
4. What are Non Foliated metamorphic rocks?
Ans: Rocks which do not have layered or banded appearance that is produced by exposure to
heat and directed pressure.
5. What are the colors of metamorphic rocks?
Ans: Grey, blue, black, white, brown
6. What are the structures of metamorphic rocks?
Ans: a) Gneissose b) Schistose c) Granulose d) Cataclastic
7. What are the various texture of metamorphic rocks?
Ans: a) Coarse grained b) Medium grained c) Fine grained.
8. What are the different types of metamorphism?
Ans: a )Plutonic / dynamo thermal b) High temperature / pressure c) Lataclastic / thermal
9. Mention different types Foliated metamorphic rocks
Ans: a) Gensis b) slate c) Schist d) phyllite
10. Mention different types of Non Foliated metamorphic rocks
Ans: a) Marble b) Quartzite c) hornfles .

38. LEVEL – 2
1. What is Quartzite?
Ans: Quartzite is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock composed almost entirely of quartz. It forms
when quartz-rich sandstone is altered by the heat, pressure, and chemical activity of
metamorphism.
2. What are the colors of Quartzite ?
Ans : Brown, white, grey
3. what is structure of Quartzite ?
Ans : Granulose
4. What is the texture of Quartzite?
Ans: Fine to medium grained.
5. What is mineral composition of Quartzite?
Ans: Quartz, mica, feldspar & granite .
6. What are the Uses of Quartzite?
Ans: Quartzite is extremely used as road metal, decorative purpose etc.
7. What are the colors of Marble?
Ans: Milky white, green, grey, Pink etc
8. What is structure of Marble?
Ans: Granulose
9. What is the texture of Marble?
Ans: medium grained.
10. What is mineral composition of Marble?
Ans: CaCo3 Calcium carbonate

39. LEVEL – 3
1. What are the Uses of Marble?
Ans: Used as Flooring Purpose, historical and architectural monuments, white marble are used
for statue making etc.
2. What are the colors of Slate ?
Ans: Grey, Black
3. What is structure of Slate?
Ans: Calaclastic.
4. What is the texture of Slate?
Ans: Fine grained.
5. What is mineral composition of Slate?
Ans: Aluminum silicate, Quartz, K feldspar
6. What are the Uses of Slate?
Ans: Slate is widely used as roofing materials, table tops and staircase. It is also used as building
stones and road metal because of its low crushing strength.
7. What are the colors of Gneiss?
Ans: Grey, Black, White.
8. What is structure of Gneiss?
Ans: Gneissose.
9. What is the texture of Gneiss?
Ans: Coarse grained.
10. What is mineral composition of Gneiss?
Ans: Quartz, K feldspar and Mica.