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What is mohs scale of hardest and equivalent easy test?
from 1 to 10, talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond. e.g hardness 6 will scratch or abrade apatite but will be scratched or abraded by quartz
Fineness test for gypsum?
The traditional way of testing gypsum for fineness involves rubbing up with turpentine
Why is the color of mineral not a reliable test test for the identity of the mineral?
Because many different minerals may look the same, Like quartz and diamond, they are the same color, clear, but are very different minerals.
What is the Mohs hardness test?
The Mohs hardness scale is basically a scale used for determining how hard a mineral. More specifically the scale measures the ability of one mineral to scratch another. The Mohs scale ranges from 1 to 10, 1 being the softest and 10 being the hardest. Some examples by hardness include: 1. Talc 2. Gypsum 3. Calcite 4. Fluorite 5. Apatite 6. Feldspar 7. Quartz 8. Topaz 9. Ruby 10. Diamond
What mineral test leaves a line of powder on a plate?
It is called the streak test. It can help identify the mineral by the color of the streak that is left.
What is mohs scale of hardest and equivalent easy test?
from 1 to 10, talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond. e.g hardness 6 will scratch or abrade apatite but will be scratched or abraded by quartz
Fineness test for gypsum?
The traditional way of testing gypsum for fineness involves rubbing up with turpentine
Both calcite and quartz can be found as clear crystals what tests can be used to correctly identify them?
Quartz would scratch the calcite. Calcite would not scratch the quartz. Calcite will react with dilute hydrochloric acid. Quartz will not. Calcite will exhibit double refraction. Quartz will not. If the crystal forms are intact, quartz crystal may appear six sided with pyramidal terminations. If they are of equal size, the quartz will be heavier.
What is the Ancient Greek word for quartz?
The Greek basanites, 'to put to the test' refers to black quartz, what we call a 'touchstone' in testing gold content.
Considering physical properties how do quartz and calcite differ?
you use the scratch test
How well do a mineral resist scratching?
hardness.
How do you grow mold on gypsum board this is for a science project to test mold resistance?
Put some water on it and let it stay damp for several days.
How do you tell if a rock is a diamond?
The field test for diamond is 'extreme hardness'. If you believe that you've found a diamond stone, you can take it to a jeweler, who will apply a probe and verify your find as a diamond stone, or not.
Am Asma Rashid from Pakistan interested to know more about Gypsum ore and product plaster of Paris prepared by itCan you or any quality control consultant can help you for this?
salam Asmai am zeeshan and living in Dubai.i have started new business in Pakistan around 2 month back for gypsum.i have a lease from government which i have buy recently.and i have strarted the work on that.and i am establisheing a gypsum powder factory which is under constructio in Pakistan. and forward to ur question the gypsum material there is no consultant can help u but as per purity u can test the material in lab and buy and sell market is very wide in pak and worldwide.yes Lodhia fmlodhia@yahoo.com thy have good luck my name ibrahim lmy lodhiaab@hotmail.com
Why is the color of mineral not a reliable test test for the identity of the mineral?
Because many different minerals may look the same, Like quartz and diamond, they are the same color, clear, but are very different minerals.
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