Minerals of Earth`s Crust Section 2
... The color of a mineral sample can be affected by the inclusion of impurities or by weathering processes. Streak streak the color of a mineral in powdered form Streak is more reliable than color for the identification of minerals. Streak is determined by rubbing some of the mineral against an unglaze ...
... The color of a mineral sample can be affected by the inclusion of impurities or by weathering processes. Streak streak the color of a mineral in powdered form Streak is more reliable than color for the identification of minerals. Streak is determined by rubbing some of the mineral against an unglaze ...
Earth’s Materials - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center
... The color of a mineral can be useful, HOWEVER, it can vary due to slight chemical differences The streak is the color of freshly crushed mineral powder and is usually constant. ...
... The color of a mineral can be useful, HOWEVER, it can vary due to slight chemical differences The streak is the color of freshly crushed mineral powder and is usually constant. ...
Minerals
... A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with distinct physical and chemical properties. Facts about minerals: 1. All minerals are composed of elements (substances made of only one atom). 2. Minerals are homogeneous (they are the same throughout). 3. Most rocks have a number of minerals i ...
... A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with distinct physical and chemical properties. Facts about minerals: 1. All minerals are composed of elements (substances made of only one atom). 2. Minerals are homogeneous (they are the same throughout). 3. Most rocks have a number of minerals i ...