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What tests is the most reliable means of identifying a mineral?
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Can the most reliable way to identify a mineral is by using a combination of several tests?
Yes. I'd recommend that you used every test available to you except for taste.
Why is color the least reliable diagnostic mineral property?
Color is the least reliable diagnostic mineral property because many minerals come in different varieties. For instance, amethyst and smoky quartz are all forms of quartz. Therefore, color may hint at the type of mineral but should be used in conjunction with other tests such as hardness and crystal form.
Which mineral tests are the most helpful?
Streak is one of the most useful tests
What is the mineral composition of a residual soil?
The mineral composition of a residual soil differs and can be determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests
12 One way to help identify a mineral is to rub it against a piece of porcelain tile This procedure tests the of the mineral?
By rubbing mineral against a piece of porcelain tile, the objective of the test is to observe the hardness of the mineral.
What is the method identifying metal?
there are many tests but flame test, colour and spectroscopy..are the prilimnary tests for identifying metals.
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.
Is the most reliable way to identify a mineral by using a combination of several tests?
Yes. I'd recommend that you used every test available to you except for taste.
Can the most reliable way to identify a mineral is by using a combination of several tests?
Yes. I'd recommend that you used every test available to you except for taste.
Why is color the least reliable diagnostic mineral property?
Color is the least reliable diagnostic mineral property because many minerals come in different varieties. For instance, amethyst and smoky quartz are all forms of quartz. Therefore, color may hint at the type of mineral but should be used in conjunction with other tests such as hardness and crystal form.
I'm pregnant but the test shows that I'm not?
These tests are usually reliable, which means that you almost certainly are not pregnant.
What are two pieces of criteria for identifying a mineral?
Two distinguishing characteristics of a mineral are its crystalline structure and its hardness. Other field tests would include a streak test and possibly a test of specific gravity. Color can also be of some use.
One way to help identify a mineral is to rub it against a piece of porcelain tile This procedure tests the of the mineral?
That procedure tests the streak of the mineral. Oddly, the streak color of some minerals are different from the mineral's color.
Which mineral tests are the most helpful?
Streak is one of the most useful tests
Why do you need to know hardness and streak to identify minerals?
Any identifying characteristics help when you are dealing with an unknown mineral. You have to use all of the clues at your disposal to make a proper identification. Streak and hardness are 2 important tests.
Are IQ tests reliable ways of predicting success in life?
no
Is 6 days late and got a negative result when can you test again?
3 years later Home tests are not reliable, go see a clinic or doctor for more reliable tests.
