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4. A sample of magnetite weighs 59 grams in water and 600 grams in air. Determine the specific gravity. 5. If a mineral has a density of 12 g/cm' and a volume of 10 cm', what would it weigh?

4. A sample of magnetite weighs 59 grams in water and 600 grams in air. Determine the specific gravity. 5. If a mineral has a density of 12 g/cm' and a volume of 10 cm', what would it weigh?

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
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Directions: complete each problem below showing all calculations with units. Formulas Density = Mass(mineral) Volume(mineral) Specific Gravity = weight in air weight in air - weight in water 1. A sample of talc has a mass of 42 grams and a volume of 21 cm. Determine the density of the sample.
Transcribed Image Text:Directions: complete each problem below showing all calculations with units. Formulas Density = Mass(mineral) Volume(mineral) Specific Gravity = weight in air weight in air - weight in water 1. A sample of talc has a mass of 42 grams and a volume of 21 cm. Determine the density of the sample.
4. A sample of magnetite weighs 59 grams in water and 600 grams in air. Determine the specific gravity. 5. If a mineral has a density of 12 g/cm and a volume of 10 cm', what would it weigh? 6. If a mineral sample has a mass of 25.6 grams and a density of 5 g/cm", what would be the volume of the sample? 7. If a sample of mineral has a specific gravity of 6.3 and a volume of 50.9 cm, what would be its true weight?
Transcribed Image Text:4. A sample of magnetite weighs 59 grams in water and 600 grams in air. Determine the specific gravity. 5. If a mineral has a density of 12 g/cm and a volume of 10 cm', what would it weigh? 6. If a mineral sample has a mass of 25.6 grams and a density of 5 g/cm", what would be the volume of the sample? 7. If a sample of mineral has a specific gravity of 6.3 and a volume of 50.9 cm, what would be its true weight?
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