Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 3A
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Whether the specimens of minerals given by the instructor possess a streak and explaining if the streak produced is of the same color as the specimen of mineral.
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When the color of a mineral is made to show in powdered form, it is known as a streak. The streak of a particular mineral can be obtained by rubbing it over a streak plate and then observing the mark left by rubbing the mineral. The minerals having a metallic luster produce a dark and dense streak whereas the minerals having nonmetallic luster produces a light-colored streak.
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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Ch. 1.1 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.1 - Use the geologic definition of a mineral to...Ch. 1.1 - Figure 1.3 provides images of some rocks and...Ch. 1.1 - The five samples shown in Figure 1.4 are all...Ch. 1.2 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.2 - Examine the mineral specimens provided by your...Ch. 1.3 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.3 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.3 - Prob. 3ACh. 1.3 - Prob. 4A
Ch. 1.4 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.4 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.5 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.5 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.6 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.6 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.6 - Prob. 3ACh. 1.7 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.7 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.8 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.8 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.8 - Prob. 3ACh. 1.9 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.9 - Prob. 2ACh. 1.10 - Prob. 1ACh. 1.10 - Prob. 2ACh. 1 - Prob. 1LRCh. 1 - What term is used to describe the shape of a...Ch. 1 - Describe the cleavage of the minerals listed...Ch. 1 - What physical feature most distinguishes biotite...Ch. 1 - Prob. 5LRCh. 1 - Prob. 6LRCh. 1 - Refer to the photo in Figure 1.33 to complete the...Ch. 1 - Prob. 8LRCh. 1 - Prob. 9LRCh. 1 - Prob. 10LRCh. 1 - Prob. 11LRCh. 1 - Prob. 12LRCh. 1 - Prob. 13LRCh. 1 - Prob. 14LR
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