Mineral Tests (ES 4)

Which mineral test is performed using the scale shown in the diagram?

• Hardness

• Streak

• Luster

• Specific Gravity

• Breakage

Using the diagram provided, which mineral sample would scratch corundum?

• Diamond

• Olivine

• Pyrite

• Feldspar

• Hematite

Using the diagram provided, which mineral has a glassy luster, white streak and is known to contain rubies?

• Diamond

• Olivine

• Pyrite

• Feldspar

• Corundum

Which of the following is considered to be a common test used in the identification of minerals? (Choose all that apply)

• Streak

• Length

• Hardness

• Percentage of inorganic compounds

• Density

This mineral test involves taking a mineral and rubbing it against a porcelain plate in order to determine the color of the powder produced by the mineral?

• Streak

• Hardness

• Effervescence

• Specific Gravity

• Luster

This mineral test involves breaking a mineral sample. When the mineral is broken it will have a rough and jagged surface. Which mineral test is this?

• Fracture

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Hardness

• Specific Gravity

This mineral test involves breaking a mineral sample. When the mineral is broken it will have a smooth and flat surface. Which mineral test is this?

• Fracture

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Hardness

• Specific Gravity

This mineral test involves using a spring scale to calculate the mass of an unknown mineral and then comparing it to the mass after it has been submerged in water -

• Fracture

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Hardness

• Specific Gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This mineral test involves examining a mineral sample and identifying if it is either metallic or non-metallic based on its appearance -

• Streak

• Effervescence

• Hardness

• Specific Gravity

• Luster

This mineral test involves placing drops of hydrochloric acid on a mineral and seeing if it produces bubbles. If the mineral produces bubbles then it identifies the mineral as a carbonate, such as limestone -

• Streak

• Effervescence

• Hardness

• Specific Gravity

• Luster

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5