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a carbonate
The acid test tells you whether it is a carbonate or not.
It tells us whether or not the mineral is a carbonate.
The acetic acid is used in fouchet test because it is used to test a particular type of mineral.
Some minerals give off carbon dioxide bubble when acid is dropped on them. Geologists have termed this as the "acid test".
a carbonate
The acid test tells you whether it is a carbonate or not.
It tells us whether or not the mineral is a carbonate.
The acid tells you wether or not te mineral contains lime. Drip any (strong) acid onto the mineral, and if it starts bubbling, the mineral contains lime. It's often used by people who have a fishtank, as rocks which contain lime are bad for most freshwater fish.
calcite
acid reaction
acid test.
The acetic acid is used in fouchet test because it is used to test a particular type of mineral.
acid reaction
It should bubble.
pH meter or litmus test paper.
It distinguishes calciferous minerals from other minerals.