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What to use to thin enamel car paint?
NO, all you will have is thinner, less effective paint. Primer has a totally different makeup.
What are Brown or black spots on fired ceramics?
Brown or black marks on fired pottery are usually caused by mineral impurities, usually iron.
How is bauxite found?
Bauxite is usually mined from shallow surface deposits, the largest of which are found in Australia, China, Brazil, Guinea, and Jamaica. Finding the mineral is usually done by ground exploration (by industry and governments) in likely locations, such as rain forests. There are several types of rock and clay formations that indicate the likely presence of the ore.
What is galvinisation?
This is the coating of METAL (USUALLY STEEL) with ZINC It can be applied in several ways.
Identify the area of the foot that is usually affected by gout?
Gout most often affects one joint in the big toe (i.e. podagra).
Is color alone is notice usually enough to identify mineral?
No. Color is generally considered the least reliable indicator of mineral type. Many minerals can have the same or similar colors, and a single mineral often has several color varieties.
How do you identify minerals according to streak?
Minerals can be identified by their streak, which is the color of the mineral when it is broken down into a powder. To test a mineral's streak, a streak plate (usually made of unglazed porcelain) is used. The streak is usually compared to a streak color chart, which contains the colors of a variety of minerals. To test a mineral for its streak, take a small piece of the mineral and rub it on the streak plate. The resulting powder is then compared to the streak chart to identify the mineral. Streak is an important property of minerals because it is more reliable than the external color of the mineral. External color can be altered by impurities and oxidation, but the streak of a mineral does not change. Therefore, testing a mineral's streak is an effective way of identifying it.When identifying minerals according to streak, it is important to consider the following properties: Color - the color of the powder when rubbed on the streak plate. Luster - the shine of the powder when rubbed on the streak plate. Texture - the feel of the powder when rubbed on the streak plate. Opacity - the transparency of the powder when rubbed on the streak plate.By considering these properties when testing a mineral's streak, it is possible to identify the mineral accurately and quickly.
Does the Mohs scale help scientists identify the crystal shape of a mineral?
The Mohs scale is a measure of hardness, not crystal shape. Crystal shape is determined by the internal arrangement of atoms in a mineral and is usually identified using X-ray crystallography or microscopy techniques.
Are some tests better than others for identifying certain minerals?
Yes, you can usually identify the mineral salt by its taste. However, with most minerals one would apply a series of tests, eg hardness, flame test, colour, density, streak, shape in order to identify the mineral.
Can ultraviolet light be used to identify willemite?
Yes, ultraviolet light can be used to identify willemite, a mineral that usually shows a green fluorescence under short-wave ultraviolet light. This fluorescence property is a key characteristic used in mineral identification.
Properties to identify substances are usually those that are what?
There are Physical Properties: Color, Density, Viscosity, Hardness, Lustre, Crystal Shape, Ductility, Cleavage, Solubility, Maleability, Boiling Point, Melting Point, and Conductivity!
A mineral is a natural solid that usually is?
crystalline, inorganic, and has a definite chemical composition. Minerals are typically formed through geological processes and have unique physical and chemical properties that distinguish them from other substances.
Is a rock a mineral?
A rock is not a mineral however a rock is made of several minerals
What mineral is commonly found in drywall?
Calcium sulfate is commonly found in drywall. It is a mineral that is a major component of drywall, also known as gypsum board, and provides the material with its fire-resistant and durable properties.
Can most rocks be identified by color alone?
No, color alone is not usually enough to identify most rocks. Rocks are typically identified based on a combination of factors such as color, texture, mineral composition, and specific properties like hardness and density. It is important to use multiple characteristics together for accurate rock identification.
Is specific gravity a way to identify minerals?
Minerals will have many different characteristics which can be used together to identify them.Density or specific gravity would be one element of the identification.You might also use: Color & Texture Melting Point Reactions with various chemicals. Identification of reaction products.
What is solid mineral?
A mineral is, by definition, a solid substance.
