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What are 5 test that can be used in the lab to identify one mineral from another?
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Which tool is commonly used to test for the hardness if a mineral?
hammer
WHAT IS TEST REAGENT USED TO IDENTIFY NITRATE ION?
A common test for nitrate ion is with diphenylamine.
How is a test-tube rack used in chemistry?
To hold the test tubes orderly to easily identify them.
when is flame test used?
to identify an unknown sample by its emission spectrum
Why FeCl2 is not used to identify phenol?
Because it's a test for phenols or enols
The streak test that is used to identify minerals involves studying the -?
color of the powdered form of the mineral
How can an unglazed porcelain tile be used to identify a mineral?
You identify minerals through a streak test. This involves taking the tile and the mineral to be identified and rubbing them together. This produces a colored streak on the tile, which can be used to identify the mineral. Consult a field guide for specific colors.
Why can't the streak test be used to identify all minerals?
Because some minerals dont have a streak, or may share a streak colour with another mineral.
What is the use of the hardness scale?
Minerals have a fairly specific range of hardness, based on the Mohs hardness scale. The Mohs scale is based on the ability of a mineral to be scratched, or scratch, another mineral. Using the Mohs scale to determine mineral hardness is one test that can be used to help identify one mineral from others.
Mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
What traits can be used to identify a mineral?
Geolgy
What is used to test the hardness of a a mineral?
The Moh's scale is used to test the hardness of a mineral. It will be tested by a fingernail scratching it.
How can the streak test be used to identify limonite and hematite?
Hematite has a red streak. It can vary in depth of color, depending on the variety of hematite. Limonite has a yellow-brown (more brown than yellow) streak. But you have to make sure you are streaking the limonite and not an underlying mineral, if the limonite is located on another mineral.
The acid test is used to test what mineral?
calcite
Is the most reliable way to identify a mineral by using a combination of several tests?
Yes. I'd recommend that you used every test available to you except for taste.
Why is streak an important physical property of minerals?
A streak test is used to determine a minerals streak color. This can help in the identification of minerals.
Can the most reliable way to identify a mineral is by using a combination of several tests?
Yes. I'd recommend that you used every test available to you except for taste.
