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Why would it be hard to use color to identify the mineral mica?
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∙ 14y ago
Micas are complex silicates of aluminum and exist in many colors depending on what other substances they contain. The perfect cleavage into thin layers and the semi-transparent appearance are probably better indicators than color.
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What isn't a streak test used to help identify every mineral?
Because some minerals have the same color streak, don't have a streak, or the streak is hard to see
Why is this mineral economically important?
To help the economy? Sort of I mean it would be hard to make soda cans without aluminum so yes it does benefit the economy, and it also benefits our lives
Which mineral contains iron has a metallic luster is hard and has the same color and streak?
Magnetite
What is used to find the streak of a mineral?
The streak of a mineral refers to the color left on a streak plate after rubbing a mineral across its surface. A streak plate can be as simple as the unglazed side of a porcelain tile. The streak is the mineral in a powdered form from abrasion with the hard, slightly textured surface of the unglazed porcelain streak plate. The streak color may differ from the color observed in a specimen. The streak is used as an aid in the identification of minerals.
What is the streak of a mineral?
The streak of a mineral refers to the color left on a streak plate after rubbing a mineral across its surface. A streak plate can be as simple as the unglazed side of a porcelain tile. The streak is the mineral in a powdered form from abrasion with the hard, slightly textured surface of the unglazed porcelain streak plate. The streak color may differ from the color observed in a specimen. Coloration of mineral specimens is sometimes due to impurities. In a powdered form, the impurities are not abundant enough to cause coloration in the streak, thus revealing the true color of the mineral. The streak is used as an aid in the identification of a mineral.a streak mark on a flat surface
Why is it hard to tell what a mineral is just by color?
it is not a good idea to identify a rock or mineral by it's color because the color of the rock can change and when looking at facts on that rock/mineral it may not say the color that you have. that is why there are other ways as well as color. but don't get me wrong because some things can be identified by the color so it really depends.
What is a mineral's streak?
The color the mineral makes on a hard surface
What is mineral's streak?
The color the mineral makes on a hard surface
Explain how to identify a mineral using color luster streak hardness cleavage fracture?
Luster is the light reflection a mineral has, which can be broken down into categories like metallic, silky, and dull. The luster dictates what type of mineral it is.
What isn't a streak test used to help identify every mineral?
Because some minerals have the same color streak, don't have a streak, or the streak is hard to see
Is crystal of a mineral the color of the powder produced when its dragged across hard or rough surfaces?
No, that is called the streak of a mineral.
Why is this mineral economically important?
To help the economy? Sort of I mean it would be hard to make soda cans without aluminum so yes it does benefit the economy, and it also benefits our lives
Which mineral contains iron has a metallic luster is hard and has the same color and streak?
Magnetite
Which mineral contain iron has a metallic luster is hard and has the same color and streak?
Magnetite
A hard colorful mineral with a brilliant luster or color?
Could be diamond, ruby, emerald, tourmaline.
What refers to the color of powder scraped off a mineral when it is rubbed against a hard rough surface?
The color of the powder left on the rough surface by a mineral is called its streak. The streak plate is a hard surface that helps to determine the different shades and characteristics of the minerals that is rubbed on it.
How is a minterals streak determinded?
Streak color is determined by scraping the mineral across a a streak plate, (which is made of unglazed porcelain), and then observing the color of the streak, which is left on the plate. Note that some minerals do not leave a streak, as they are too hard. Thus, it is important to learn other identification methods, to use in conjunction with streak color, in order to identify minerals.
