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What are four main characteristics in minerals that mineralogists look for while examining them?
The color left on a streak plate when the mineral is scratched on the surface of the plate. Different minerals have different streak colors. The mineral is tested for hardness to see where it lies on the Mohs scale. The crystal structure (othorhombic, tetragonal, triclinic, isometric, monoclinic, or trigonal), will help identify the mineral. Different minerals have different densities and weights.
What are the four main characteristics in minerals that mineralogists look for while examining?
The color left on a streak plate when the mineral is scratched on the surface of the plate. Different minerals have different streak colors. The mineral is tested for hardness to see where it lies on the Mohs scale. The crystal structure (othorhombic, tetragonal, triclinic, isometric, monoclinic, or trigonal), will help identify the mineral. Different minerals have different densities and weights.
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.
What are Florida's main mineral export?
Florida's main mineral export is phosphate rock.
Four main characteristics used to identify oak trees or hummingbirds as living things?
reproduceing,Eating,breathing and growing
What are the four main responsibilities at the awareness level?
Recognize, identify the hazmat. Protect yourself Call for assistance Secure the area
What are the main types of mineral resources use by your society?
the main types of mineral resources:are food,water
What mineral is used to make drywall?
GYPSUM is the main mineral in Drywall.
What are is main type of mineral that oceanic plates are made up of?
The main mineral type in Oceanic plates are made of basalt
What is the main mineral found in bone?
Calcium. Then others such as fluoride and potassium kagronide.
Which is the main component of sand?
which mineral is the main component of sand
What are the four main characteristics in minerals that mineralogists look for while examining them?
The color left on a streak plate when the mineral is scratched on the surface of the plate. Different minerals have different streak colors. The mineral is tested for hardness to see where it lies on the Mohs scale. The crystal structure (othorhombic, tetragonal, triclinic, isometric, monoclinic, or trigonal), will help identify the mineral. Different minerals have different densities and weights.
