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Which information would probably be most helpful to someone trying to identify a mineral sample?
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Many igneous rocks can be identified by the position of their minerals.
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The calor a mineral leaves when it is rubbed across a plate?
Streak is the color of the finely powdered mineral when rubbed across a plate. Streak is one of the physical properties of minerals used to identify which specific mineral it is. Some minerals leave a completely different color streak than the original color of the whole mineral.
What is a streak when it comes to talking about science?
'streak' is the color that a mineral will leave when rubbed on a piece of unglazed porcelain. It is used to help identify the mineral. For example, arsenopyrite looks very similar to gold, but has a dark grey or black streak. Gold has a yellow streak.
What are the the tests scientists use to identify minerals?
Hardness test based on the Mohs Scale of relative mineral hardness, specific gravity, streak test for mineral color, classification of mineral crystal system, chemical analysis.
A california mineral used in making electrical equipment?
A California mineral that is used in making electrical equipment is silicon. Silicon is used as a conductor of electrical impulses and also as a receptor in the makeup of a computer. Silicon chips can hold a multitude of information.
Is fluorite renewable or nonrenewable?
No mineral resources are renewable on a human time scale.
What the worst way to identify a mineral?
The worst way to identify a mineral is by tasting it. When you are classifying a mineral by tasting it doesn't do much. So taste is the worst way to identify a mineral.
Why might it be helpful to know the specific gravity of a mineral?
If we know the physical or chemical properties of substances (including minerals) we can identify these minerals easier.
Least accurate way to identify a mineral?
the least accurate way to identify a mineral
Can the properties of a mineral make it possible to identify the mineral?
yes
Mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
Is the most reliable way to identify a mineral by using a combination of test?
what is the most reliable way to identify a mineral?
What is the least accurate way to identify a mineral?
The observable color is the least dependable method of mineral identification.
Can the physical properties of a mineral make it possible to identify the mineral?
yes
What is the best was to identify a mineral?
you streak it on the ground
What traits can be used to identify a mineral?
Geolgy
A streak can be helpful identifying what mineral?
A streak test can be helpful identifying any minerals!
How can an unglazed porcelain tile be used to identify a mineral?
You identify minerals through a streak test. This involves taking the tile and the mineral to be identified and rubbing them together. This produces a colored streak on the tile, which can be used to identify the mineral. Consult a field guide for specific colors.
