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no because the color of a rock can be similar to another
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Can any mineral be identified by the careful check of one physical characteristic?
Many rocks can be, but some would require other tests to aid in identification.
What is the main difference between metamorphic rocks and most other rocks?
most metamophic rocks contain a high amount of oxygen and silicon
What is a mafic rock and what color is it?
A Mafic rock is a type of igneous rock that is rich in Iron and Magnesium instead of silica. The rocks are also darker in color like Basalt.
Most rocks are mixtures of two or more what?
Most rocks are mixtures of two or more minerals.
What is the most common rock type in Michigan?
Many types of rocks can be found in Michigan. The largest and most common rocks found are sedimentary rocks. Examples of sedimentary rocks are granite, feldspar and sandstone.
Can most minerals be identified by color alone?
no, because many of the same minerals have the same color
Which characteristic is most responsible for the color of different types of rocks?
The mineral constituents of rocks are the major source of their color.
What mineral colors blood clay and some rocks red?
The most common cause of red color in rocks is iron.
Is igneous rock red?
No, some can have a red color to them, but most igneous rocks tend to be a gray or black color.
What color are most igneous rocks made from magma from deep inside earth?
Green to black.
What a property is and how you use them to classify rocks?
In classifying rocks, there are many properties that can be useful. In my opinion, either color or texture is most useful in classifying a rock or mineral.
Why can't color alone be used identify most minerals?
Many minerals have similar color, and mineral color can be altered by trace amounts of impurities or by weathering. A better indicator would be the mineral's streak, which is the color of the mineral when powdered, although this characteristic can't be used alone in mineral identification.
What food is most identified with Louisiana?
Cajun food is most identified with Louisiana.
Can any mineral be identified by the careful check of one physical characteristic?
Many rocks can be, but some would require other tests to aid in identification.
Why can't color alone be use to identify most minerals?
Many minerals have similar color, and mineral color can be altered by trace amounts of impurities or by weathering. A better indicator would be the mineral's streak, which is the color of the mineral when powdered, although this characteristic can't be used alone in mineral identification.
Why does rock pocket mouse color influences its overall fitness?
Because of natural selection, most of the light-colored mice live on light rocks, while most dark-colored mice live on dark lava rocks.
What rocks are formed belows Earth's surface?
Most sedimentary rocks, most metamorphic rocks, and intrusive igneous rocks.
