Mineral Identification Prep (MNE 210)
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This document provides a step-by-step order for identifying minerals, differentiating between metallic and non-metallic specimens. It includes tests and observations like hardness, streak, and cleavage to help with the process.
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## ORDER OF IDENTIFYING MINERAL ### IF NON METALLIC - Test under acid - Test Hardness - Test Streak - Check cleavage/fracture - Look at habit - Look at Luster - Look for any associated minerals ### IF FELDSPAR - If white and associated with Low Bowens: - Albite - If Orange Streak: - Oligoc...
## ORDER OF IDENTIFYING MINERAL ### IF NON METALLIC - Test under acid - Test Hardness - Test Streak - Check cleavage/fracture - Look at habit - Look at Luster - Look for any associated minerals ### IF FELDSPAR - If white and associated with Low Bowens: - Albite - If Orange Streak: - Oligoclase - If Labradorescence: - Labradorite - If yellow, translucent: - Bytownite - If Grey/dark associated with Top Bowens: - Anorthite ### IF METALLIC - Check if magnetic - Test hardness - Test Streak - Check cleavage/fracture - Break specimen and look at oxidation color - Look at habit - Look for any associated minerals
