The Rocks & Minerals Challenge Game
 
Mineral Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens.
 
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured.
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates
   
   
Oxides, Hydroxides,
Carbonates
Silicates
         
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Name: Cinnabar
 
Class: SULFIDES
Color
bright scarlet, cinnomon red, brick red
Chemical Formula: HgS
Streak
red
Luster
submetallic
Hardness
2 - 2.5
Cleavage
perfect in 3 directions (not easily seen)
Density
8 - 8.2
Crystal Form
Trigonal/Hexagonal (Rare)
Common Uses / Other Facts: Poisonous!
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Sulfides and Sulfates
Halides
Organic
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