Mineral Identification
Observe and measure the properties of a mineral sample, and then use a key to identify the mineral. Students can observe the color, luster, shape, density, hardness, streak, and reaction to acid for each mineral. There are 26 mineral samples to identify.
Launch GizmoMineral Identification
Observe and measure the properties of a mineral sample, and then use a key to identify the mineral. Students can observe the color, luster, shape, density, hardness, streak, and reaction to acid for each mineral. There are 26 mineral samples to identify.
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Use for 5 minutes a day.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Find the mass and volume of a mineral sample with a balance and a graduated cylinder.
- Calculate the density of a mineral sample by dividing its mass by its volume.
- Measure and observe the following mineral properties:
- Crystal form
- Luster
- Hardness
- Streak
- Reaction to acid
- Use a key to identify a mineral sample based on its properties.
VOCABULARY:
- crystal, density, hardness, luster, mass, mineral, streak, volume