0
Name two mineral deficiencies and identify the minerals involved?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoCalcium is one mineral deficiency. Calcium is needed throughout the body. Iron deficiency is common, too, and it is needed for cell growth.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What mineral property cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
What are 4 of the principal physical properties used to identify a mineral?
Crystal habitColourStreakHardnessCleavageLusterare some of the principal physical properties used to identify minerals.
Why isn't luster a good property to identify minerals?
Luster is not a good property for identifying minerals because many minerals look similar. Your best way of knowing which mineral is which is by measuring their hardness.
What property is used to identify minerals uses the color of the mineral when it's broken up?
StreakColor of the mineral when it is powdered.Grind a small amount of a mineral into a powder on a porcelain streak plate and determine the color of the powder.
How do you identify minerals with your naked eyes?
by simply testing the streak of the mineral. all minerals have a different streak take a streak plate and scrape the rock down it in a straight line and the color should tell you what mineral it is :) that's the best way.
Is it okay if a plant does not get minerals?
No, the plant will become stunted and show signs of mineral deficiencies - and will probably die
Why is color not a good property to use to identify mineral?
because the color of a mineral can be the same as some other minerals but all minerals have a different property between them
Why isn't just determining if a mineral has cleavage enough to identify a mineral?
Because many minerals exhibit cleavage.
The streak test that is used to identify minerals involves studying the -?
color of the powdered form of the mineral
Why cant color be used to identify minerals?
Color can change in a mineral when in certain temperatures
Why is using a mineral's streak more reliable then using color to identify a mineral?
Some minerals can be the same color but have different streaks.
Why is using a minerals streak more reliable then using color to Identify a mineral?
Some minerals can be the same color but have different streaks.
Why is streak an important physical property of minerals?
A streak test is used to determine a minerals streak color. This can help in the identification of minerals.
Which propety is generally the least useful when identifying minerals?
The color of a mineral is the least useful when identifying minerals. A mineral can exist in various colors. This is because presence of certain chemicals will change the color of the mineral. Weathering can also change the color of the mineral. Therefore color is not a good property to identify 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.
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.
Why is color the best way to identify a mineral?
Color alone is not the best way to identify a mineral because many minerals have the same color or more than one color. Mineral color can be highly variable and it can change depending on surroundings.
