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What is the apperance of a mineral that can vary according to the impurities?
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How can mineral composition affect a rocks color?
No. It can vary from the visible color of the mineral and, since visible color of them ineral is not a reliable indicator of type, it is important to learn to use streak, (along with other factors), to correctly identify a mineral.
What are 3 factors that cause color in minerals to vary?
The major factors responsible for the production of color in minerals fall into five categories:The presence of an element essential to the mineral compositionThe presence of a minor chemical impurityPhysical defects in the crystal structureThe mechanical mixture of very fine impuritiesThe presence of finely-spaced structures in the mineral
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All equids (and tapirs) require the same vaccines but these will vary according to where they live.
What hours can a high school student work?
The hours will vary according to the legislation passed by the individual states (or countries).
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The appearance of a mineral that can vary according to the impurities in that mineral as well as other factors?
The appearance of a material can be characterized by the way it looks, smells, tastes, sounds and feels. The presence of an impurity can cause deformities in the appearance of a material.
How can mineral composition affect a rocks color?
No. It can vary from the visible color of the mineral and, since visible color of them ineral is not a reliable indicator of type, it is important to learn to use streak, (along with other factors), to correctly identify a mineral.
Why is streak more reliable than color when identifying a mineral?
The streak is the mineral in a powdered form from abrasion with the hard, slightly textured surface of an 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. == ==
What is a mineral grains?
Mineral grains are crystals or pieces of crystals that vary widely in chemicalcomposition
What is the streak color for the mineral?
The streak color will vary depending on the type of pyroxene mineral.
Why is mineral's streak more useful in identifying a mineral than its color?
Because color can vary based on the purity of the mineral.
How many densities can a given mineral have?
That depends on which form of the mineral. Some minerals have several forms, and the densities vary as the form does.
Are the crystals of a mineral are always the same size?
No, they vary from crystal to crystal.
What are 3 factors that cause color in minerals to vary?
The major factors responsible for the production of color in minerals fall into five categories:The presence of an element essential to the mineral compositionThe presence of a minor chemical impurityPhysical defects in the crystal structureThe mechanical mixture of very fine impuritiesThe presence of finely-spaced structures in the mineral
Why do the crystals inside geodes vary in color?
Crystals inside geodes will vary in color for a number of reasons. The solutions inside a vug may consist of varying concentrations of different mineral solutions. The mineral crystals that form from these solutions may have a specific color associated with them, such as malachite (green), azurite (blue) or rhodoschrosite (pinkish-red). Minerals that normally have a clear crystalline structure may appear clear or be colored by small amounts of impurities such as iron. In other cases, the minerals inside a vug may be exposed to varying amounts of radiation which can affect their color.
Why is color considered to be the worst property to use when identifying a mineral?
the color of a mineral specimen can vary, depending on many variables. however, other properties of identifying a mineral are more trustworthy and stable.
Is bronze harder than iron?
Iron is generally harder than bronze, but variations in chemistry or impurities can vary the hardness in both materials.
