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The mineral graphite is soft enough to leave a mark on paper. We use graphite, which is a form of carbon, as pencil lead. And it works pretty darn well at leaving marks on paper.

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What minerals is soft enough to leave streaks on paper?

The mineral graphite is soft enough to leave a mark on paper. We use graphite, which is a form of carbon, as pencil lead. And it works pretty darn well at leaving marks on paper.


Would silver leave a streak on paper?

It leaves a brown streak.


What mineral leaves a streak on paper?

Graphite leaves a streak on paper, as it is the material commonly found in pencils. The black mark left on paper is due to the graphite particles rubbing off onto the surface.


How can you tell the difference between graphite and galena?

Graphite is a soft, black mineral that leaves a streak on paper and is used in pencils. Galena is a lead-gray mineral that is heavy and often forms cube-shaped crystals. One way to distinguish them is by conducting a streak test - graphite will leave a black streak, while galena will leave a gray streak.


The mineral talc is soft enough to leave a streak on paper and is commonly used in?

Talc is commonly used in cosmetics, such as baby powder and face powder, due to its softness and ability to absorb moisture. It is also used in industrial applications for its lubricating and anti-stick properties.


What is the streak color does rhodochrosite leave?

White, but i have no idea why or how, it is used in white pencils replacing graphite and is used to write on black paper


What is it called when you perform a scratch test on a mineral?

It is called a streak and its purpose is to find the hardness of the mineral.


Does cola make a streak on litmus paper?

No, it does not.


Will a paper clip float in mineral oil?

No, a paper clip will not float in mineral oil because mineral oil has a higher density than a paper clip. The paper clip will sink in mineral oil.


What are non examples of streak?

Non-examples of a streak, in the context of geology, mineralogy, and everyday life, are situations or substances where the concept of a streak doesn't apply. A streak, in geology, refers to the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scraped against an unglazed porcelain plate (streak plate). Here are some non-examples of streak: **Transparent Materials:** Transparent materials, such as glass or clear plastic, do not exhibit a streak. When these materials are scraped against a streak plate, they do not leave a visible colored powder or mark. **Liquids:** Liquids, by their nature, do not produce streaks when applied to a streak plate. They flow and do not leave a powder or solid residue. **Gases:** Gases, being in a gaseous state, do not produce streaks. They are not capable of leaving any visible mark on a surface. **Non-Powdered Substances:** Substances that are not in a powdered or solid form do not have streaks. Streaks are primarily associated with powdered materials. **Organic Materials:** Organic materials like wood, paper, or food do not exhibit streaks. When these materials are rubbed on a streak plate, they typically do not produce a discernible streak. **Unsaturated Solutions:** Unsaturated solutions (those in which a solute has not reached its maximum possible concentration) will not produce a streak when applied to a streak plate. Streaks are typically associated with solid materials. Streak is a property primarily used to identify minerals based on the color of the powdered residue they leave behind, and it is not applicable to substances or situations where no such residue is produced.


How do you make a streak?

wipe a marker on your paper with different colros


Why do window panes look cleaner when wiped with a piece of newspaper?

its because there are no streak in the glass most other material leave residue behind but newspaper its the treatment that used on paper itself.