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hardness
crystal shape
special features
density
streak
luster
fracture
By examining their colour, streak, lustre, transparency, birefringence, hardness, cleavage, breakage, density, and sometimes the way they react with such chemicals as hydrocholoric acid.
You can identify minerals by looking or studying their color, luster, streak, cleavage, hardness, specific gravity, and chemical composition.
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Is color a useful property when trying to identify a mineral?
no, because the same mineral can be more than one color.
How do you identify a mineral or crystal?
You can use hardness(Moh's Hardness Scale), luster, shape, and fracture to identify quartz.
What mineral property cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
What property is used to identify minerals uses the color of the mineral when it's broken up?
StreakColor of the mineral when it is powdered.Grind a small amount of a mineral into a powder on a porcelain streak plate and determine the color of the powder.
What are four characteristics of mineral which can be used to identify it?
Color, streak color, hardness, cleavage, and chemical.
What two ways can the appearance of a mineral help to identify it?
the color and streak or luster
Can the properties of a mineral make it possible to identify the mineral?
yes
Mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
Can the physical properties of a mineral make it possible to identify the mineral?
yes
What the worst way to identify a mineral?
The worst way to identify a mineral is by relying solely on color or appearance, as many minerals can have similar colors or appearances despite having different chemical compositions. Additionally, using taste or smell to identify minerals is highly dangerous and not recommended. It is important to use a combination of tests such as hardness, streak, and specific gravity for accurate mineral identification.
What is the best was to identify a mineral?
you streak it on the ground
What traits can be used to identify a mineral?
Geolgy
Why did geologists come up with so many ways to identify mineral?
Being able to identify minerals is like being able to identify diamonds from quartz--The person that makes the right choice is rewarded financially. Correct information is the kingpin of mining.
Least accurate way to identify a mineral?
Identifying a mineral based solely on its color is the least accurate method, as many minerals can have the same color but different properties.
What are 7 ways to determine the identity of a mineral?
Color: Observe the color of the mineral. Hardness: Use the Mohs scale to determine the mineral's hardness. Cleavage and fracture: Check how the mineral breaks. Luster: Determine if the mineral is metallic or non-metallic. Streak: Identify the color of the mineral's powdered form. Specific gravity: Measure the density of the mineral. Acid reaction: Test if the mineral reacts with acid.
Which property can you use to identify an uknown mineral?
it depends
What would not help you identify a mineral?
tendency to float
