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This tests hardness; which ultimately leads to what class the rock is in.
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What test do mineralogist use to identify minerals?
streak test, hardness test, scratch test, color test
What type of mineral property is tested by the scratch test?
the anwers is hardness because a have a sience book that it says the same thing
What is it called when you perform a scratch test on a mineral?
It is called a streak and its purpose is to find the hardness of the mineral.
What is pure geology?
the application of geology to many fields for example economical geology, petro geology, enviromental geology this is related to the various human activities therefor it is called applied geology.
Why is Uniformitarianism considered to be the foundation of modern geology?
Modern geology is geology
How do you put geology in a sentence?
The geology we learned today was interesting. Geology is an interesting subject. My friend likes to study geology. We have a geology test tomorrow. (I don't think this sentence is that good)
What has the author Anatole Dolgoff written?
Anatole Dolgoff has written: 'Geology Advanced Test for Gre' 'Geology; advanced test' -- subject(s): Examinations, questions, Graduate Record Examination, Geology
What is the purpose of a scratch test?
The scratch test is used for identifying minerals.You simply get a hard, white surface, and scratch the mineral on it.
How do you determine the hardness of ductile materials?
Hardness of ductile materials can be determined by following methods..... 1) Brinell Hardness Test 2)Vickers Hardness Test 3)Rockwell Hardness Test 4) Scratch hardness test
Can you use scratch paper during the ACT math test?
You can write in the test booklet but you are not allowed to use scratch paper.
Scratch test on metal or wood?
no.
Give syllabus for entrance test in msc applied geology conducted by B.H.U?
msc applied geology syllabus
What test do mineralogist use to identify minerals?
streak test, hardness test, scratch test, color test
What is shoulder scrach?
A shoulder scratch is also known as Apley's shoulder scratch test. This is a test that is done to determine the motion of the shoulder and to check for limitations.
What is the difference between a scratch test and a streak test?
a streak test is a test wheree you rub a mineral across a streak plate to see the color of its streak, which is a better indentifying factor of the mineral than the external color. A scratch test is when you scratch a mineral to find out its hardness on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. This is also another useful identifying factor
What is a scratch test more commonly known as?
A scratch test is more commonly known as an allergy test. This test allows for the diagnosis of allergies by exposing skin to allergy provoking substances. If the skin has a reaction then the person undergoing the test is allergic to that particular substance.
What PROPERTY are geologists testing when they do a SCRATCH test?
Hardness
