Identifying Minerals Cobb Learning鉴别矿物柯学习.pptVIP

Identifying Minerals Each mineral has its own specific properties used to identify it. Color The same mineral can come in a variety of colors Ex. quartz Impurities other factors can change mineral appearance Color is not the best way to identify minerals Luster Describes how a surface reflects light Ex. shiny/dull Metallic- minerals containing metals are often shiny Nonmetallic Vitreous- glassy, brilliant Silky-fibrous Resinous-plastic Waxy- greasy, oily Pearly- creamy Earthy- rough, dull Streak Color of mineral in powder form Observed by rubbing a mineral against a piece of unglazed porcela