They have to identify their properties. That is how they identfiy the minerals. just kiddinq i dont know how can anyone help me!
color
Observable properties are: color and streak, luster, cleavage and fracture (crystalline structure), and hardness.
Color
Yes. Minerals have a crystalline structure and specific crystal properties which aid in their identification.
A mineralogist is a scientist who studies minerals, including their composition, properties, and formations. They may analyze samples in a laboratory, conduct fieldwork to collect samples, and use various techniques to identify and classify minerals. Mineralogists play a key role in understanding the Earth's geology and mineral resources.
Geologists use properties such as color, hardness, luster, crystal form, cleavage, and streak to help identify rocks and minerals. These physical characteristics are determined through observation and simple tests.
Mineralogists often use the physical properties of minerals to identify them. The most reliable test in order to identify a mineral is the test for hardness.
The scale used to identify minerals is called the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. It ranks minerals from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest) based on their ability to scratch or be scratched by other minerals.
to identify minerals
spectroscope
Telescope
One thing they use to identify some animal is by classes