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Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak?
well i really don't know sorry. Here are some useful things close to that... 1. Mica shows clear cleavage. 2. Hardness is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched. ill tell you as soon as possible when i figure it out! Thank you
What are 2 minerals that don't leave a streak on a streak plate?
Two minerals that do not leave a streak on a streak plate are quartz and fluorite. Both minerals have a hardness higher than that of the streak plate, so they will not leave a streak when rubbed against it.
Which mineral can be esily scratched by a fingernail has cleavage a metallic luster and has a black streak?
The mineral that fits this description is graphite. Graphite is very soft and can be easily scratched by a fingernail. It has a metallic luster and a black streak.
Why do some very hard minerals leave no streak?
Very hard minerals like diamonds can leave no streak because their hardness prevents them from being scratched by the streak plate. Since the streak test involves rubbing the mineral against a surface to leave a streak, extremely hard minerals won't leave a streak behind because they are tougher than the testing material.
Will diamond leave a streak on a streak plate?
Diamond will not leave a streak on a porcelain streak plate because diamond is harder than the streak plate. It will leave a scratch on the streak plate for the same reason.
Will graphite leave a clear streak?
Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak.
Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak?
well i really don't know sorry. Here are some useful things close to that... 1. Mica shows clear cleavage. 2. Hardness is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched. ill tell you as soon as possible when i figure it out! Thank you
Does graphite leave a streak?
i have no idea..... but its probably a no .. take my advice.
What mineral is soft enough to leave a streak on paper?
The mineral graphite is soft enough to leave a mark on paper. We use graphite, which is a form of carbon, as pencil lead. And it works pretty darn well at leaving marks on paper.
How can you tell the difference between graphite and galena?
Graphite is a soft, black mineral that leaves a streak on paper and is used in pencils. Galena is a lead-gray mineral that is heavy and often forms cube-shaped crystals. One way to distinguish them is by conducting a streak test - graphite will leave a black streak, while galena will leave a gray streak.
Why can graphite be used in lead?
Graphite leave clear traces on paper, wood etc.
What is the streak of graphite?
A streak of graphite is the mark left on a surface when graphite is rubbed across it. It is typically a shiny, metallic gray color. Graphite's streak is often used as a diagnostic property to help identify minerals.
What color streak does graphite have?
The same color as the writing from a pencil, very dark grey or black. Pencils used to be made of graphite
What is the streak color does rhodochrosite leave?
White, but i have no idea why or how, it is used in white pencils replacing graphite and is used to write on black paper
What are 2 minerals that don't leave a streak on a streak plate?
Two minerals that do not leave a streak on a streak plate are quartz and fluorite. Both minerals have a hardness higher than that of the streak plate, so they will not leave a streak when rubbed against it.
Why would topaz not leave a streak on an unglazed porcelain plate?
Topaz will leave a streak, it is just that the streak is white and will therefore not be apparent against the white background of the standard streak plate.ALSOTopaz is harder than unglazed porcelain (the streak plate), and therefore normally leaves a scratch rather than a streak.
Which mineral can be esily scratched by a fingernail has cleavage a metallic luster and has a black streak?
The mineral that fits this description is graphite. Graphite is very soft and can be easily scratched by a fingernail. It has a metallic luster and a black streak.
