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The powder indicates the true color of the mineral and mineral identification. That is also known as streak.
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∙ 11y agoIt is called the streak.
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What is used to find the streak of a mineral?
The streak of a mineral refers to the color left on a streak plate after rubbing a mineral across its surface. A streak plate can be as simple as the unglazed side of a porcelain tile. The streak is the mineral in a powdered form from abrasion with the hard, slightly textured surface of the unglazed porcelain streak plate. The streak color may differ from the color observed in a specimen. The streak is used as an aid in the identification of minerals.
What mineral makes the color blue?
It depends on what you mean by mineral. A mineral is a 'wide range' term. The only one I know of is Alexandrite, but that is a color-changing mineral, not exactly blue all of the time.
Aquamarine is the blue form of what mineral?
Aquamarine word is derived from the Latin word "Aquamarina" which means "Water of The SEA". Aquamarine is a pale-blue to a light-green variety of beryl mineral. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat. If you want to know more about aquamarine gemstone you can visit GemsNY Blog
What is mineral grains and how do they form?
i dont know, try another site.
What are the 5 properties that classify minerals?
I only know one of the properties and that is the mineral's color.
What is the best way to identify a mineral?
Streak test because minerals can vary in color, size and shape but their streak color will always be the same for that specific mineral. Calcite comes in many shapes and colors, but its streak is always white.
If you rub a mineral against a piece of porcelain tile what does this procedure tests the of the mineral?
Rubbing the mineral against an unglazed ceramic tile, called a streak plate, leaves a streak of the powdered mineral. This powder reflects the true color of the mineral. It's called a streak test, and the resultant line of color is called the streak. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.
What mineral is the harder more rust resistance form of steel?
Dont know it is to hard
What is one advantage of using color to identify a mineral?
I know that an advantage of using color to identify a mineral is that it narrows down the number of minerals that it could be to a smaller amount. SORRY if it does not make since im only 13
Did you know lapis lazul is treasured for its rich blue color and is often used in jewelry Did you also know that ancient Eqyptians used powdered lapis lazul as eye shadow?
yes
How do you know a mineral's streak?
The streak of a mineral can distinguish between two samples that have the same color. The streak is often a different color. To test streak, use a streak plate. This is a piece of unglazed porcelain, like the back side of a tile.
What is one advantage of using color to identify color?
I know that an advantage of using color to identify a mineral is that it narrows down the number of minerals that it could be to a smaller amount. SORRY if it does not make since im only 13
