GEOS 112L - Pre-Lab assignment Mineral identification


Read Chapter 2 of Tarbuck et al. and answer the following two questions in an email sent to me. It will also be helpful to complete the MasteringGeology assigment on Chapter 2 Please answer directly in the email and do not attach answers as a word document.

 


Question 1

What is the difference between streak and color? Why do we bother with both?

 


Question 2:

Will quartz scratch the surface of your (steel) geology hammer? Why or why not? Use Moh's hardness scale to support your answer.

 


Comments:

Use this part to address any problems that you want to be addressed in class, or make any other comments.

 

 

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