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Mineral
Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens. |
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Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured. |
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates |
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Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates |
Silicates |
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Name: Amber |
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Class: Organic |
Color
translucent yellow or orange |
Chemical Formula: C10H16O |
Streak
white |
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Luster
resinous |
Hardness
2 |
Cleavage
Conchoidal |
Density
1.1 |
Crystal Form
amorphous (no ordered structure) |
Common Uses / Other Facts: Know for trapping
insects and preserving them. |
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Sulfides and Sulfates |
Halides |
Organic |
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