Minerals worksheet and Lab (Geology)

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Mineral Identification Worksheet
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GLG/220 Version 3
University of Phoenix Material
Mineral Identification Worksheet
Open the simulation, and print this worksheet and the Mineral Identification Job Aid. Then do the
following:
1. Conduct all tests on the minerals in the virtual lab. Minerals in the virtual lab are numbered 1–7.
Keep track of which mineral you are working with as you record your observations.
2. Record your observations of each test in Part 1 of this worksheet.
Help: Refer to the job aids in the upper-right corner of the test screens to help you interpret
what you observe.
3. Identify the minerals by comparing your observations with the Mineral Identification Reference
Sheet. Write the name of each mineral in Part 2 of this worksheet.
Help: The minerals in the virtual lab are numbered to conceal their identities, but the minerals
will include seven of those listed below. To help you identify them, refer to the Mineral
Identification Job Aid.
a. Borax
b. Calcite
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c. Corundum
d. Graphite
e. Gypsum
f.
Orthoclase feldspar
g. Pyrite
h. Quartz
i.
Talc
j.
Topaz
4. Post Parts 1, 2, & 3 in this worksheet as an attachment to your Assignment Tab. Delete the
introductory instructions in this worksheet before you submit it to your instructor.
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Mineral Identification Worksheet
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Part 1: Recording Observations
In the chart below, record your observations of each test for the seven minerals provided. After you have completed all tests, name the minerals
in Part 2 of this worksheet. An example of how to fill out the chart is illustrated.
Recorded observations for minerals 1–7
Tests
Example
Mineral 1
Mineral 2
Mineral 3
Mineral 4
Mineral 5
Mineral 6
Mineral 7
Color
White
Gold
Green
White
Pink
Gold
White
Black
Streak
White
Black
White
White
White
White
White
Brown
Luster
Shiny
Pearly
Dull
Pearly
Pearly
Shiny
Pearly
Pearly
Specific gravity
3.18
5.1(very
heavy)
2.80(light)
2.70(light)
2.60(light)
2.65(light)
2.40(light)
2.2(light)
Cleavage and
fracture
Cleavage
Fracture
Fracture
Cleavage
Fracture
Cleavage
Cleavage
Fracture
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Hardness
4
Acid
No
reaction
No
reaction
No
reaction
Lots of
bubbles
active fizz
No reaction
No
reaction
No
reaction
No
reaction
Part 2: Naming the Minerals
Name the minerals in the table below. Then, insert a percentage of how certain you are in your identification. Finally, explain your percentage of
certainty: What was confusing about this mineral? What other minerals do you think it could be?
Note. Be specific regarding the test you performed and the results, even if you are 100% certain of the mineral’s identification.
Remember, the minerals in the virtual lab include seven of the following: borax, calcite, corundum, graphite, gypsum, orthoclase feldspar, pyrite,
quartz, talc, and topaz.
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Identification of mineral
Example: Fluorite
Percent certain
Explanation of certainty
80% certain
I am almost certain this mineral is fluorite, but I am not completely
sure. Fluorite and gypsum are both white, shiny, have white streaks,
cleave, and show no reaction to acid. However, the specific gravity of
this mineral is 3.18, which is higher than gypsum, so I am pretty sure
it is fluorite.
Mineral 1:
Mineral 2:
Mineral 3:
Mineral 4:
Mineral 5:
Mineral 6:
Mineral 7:
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Part 3: Summary Questions
Respond in at least 100 words to each.
1. Write a summary answering the following: What are the four requirements for a material to be classified as a mineral? How do you
differentiate between minerals? Briefly summarize the six methods used to tell minerals apart. Summarize the major differences between
minerals and rocks.
2. The rock cycle describes how rocks are created and recycled to form other rocks. Why are minerals important to the rock cycle?
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