Documents Mineral Identification Minerals can be identified by a combination of their physical properties...

Mineral Identification Minerals can be identified by a combination of their physical properties (characteristics). COLOR Some minerals come in more than one color. Ex. Quartz…

Documents Chapter 3

Chapter one Chapter 3 MINERALS Section 1: Minerals A ­mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement…

Documents Physical Properties — Mineral Appearance

Slide 1 Physical Propertiesâ Mineral Appearance Color and appearance are two obvious clues that can be used to identify minerals. Some other properties to study include…