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A beautiful mineral prized for its hardness, color, and “fire” is a |
precious stone |
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Ruby and sapphire are forms of |
corundum |
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A metal mixture is called an |
alloy |
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Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of |
beryl |
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Lab-created gemstones that have the same appearance and chemical content as natural gemstones are _____ gemstones. |
Synthetic |
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abundant metal that is the primary ingredient of steel 1. Aluminum 2. copper 3. iron 4. lead 5. nickel 6. platinum 7. silver |
iron |
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lightweight, silvery metal used to make aircraft parts, automobile wheels, kitchen foil, and soft drink cans 1. Aluminum 2. copper 3. iron 4. lead 5. nickel 6. platinum 7. silver |
Aluminum |
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used for radiation shielding, automobile batteries, and small arms ammunition 1. Aluminum 2. copper 3. iron 4. lead 5. nickel 6. platinum 7. silver |
lead |
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reddish-orange metal often used for electrical wiring 1. Aluminum 2. copper 3. iron 4. lead 5. nickel 6. platinum 7. silver |
copper |
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white-gray metal more valuable than gold 1. Aluminum 2. copper 3. iron 4. lead 5. nickel 6. platinum 7. silver |
platinum |
