Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

1. gem
having a uniform structure or composition
2. homogeneous
mineral from which valuable material is extracted
3. inorganic
precious, rare, or valuable mineral
4. mineral
solid, inorganic substance with a crystalline structure
5. ore
formed from non-living materials

1 answer

Here is the correct matching of the items:

  1. gem - precious, rare, or valuable mineral
  2. homogeneous - having a uniform structure or composition
  3. inorganic - formed from non-living materials
  4. mineral - solid, inorganic substance with a crystalline structure
  5. ore - mineral from which valuable material is extracted