Soumi: Mineral Identification Data

Observation s #14A Definition Color Luster Cleavage/ Fracture

To Identify by color The way in which a mineral reflects light
The splitting of a mineral. Breaks along curved or irregular surfaces.

Guess 1
Celestine
Pearly, on surfaces

Guess 2
Celestin
White

Actual Mineral
Celestine
Pearly, on surfaces

Bane white

Pearly

Pearly, on cleavage surfaces.

Fracture: Un even. Cleavage: 1, 1 basil etc.
nonmetallic

Vitreous to greasy
Conchoidal to uneven. 2,1 basil etc.

Pearly, on cleavage surfaces

60% cleavage 40% fracture

Fracture: Un even. Cleavage: 1, 1b etc.

Density Streak Hardness Special Properties Uses

The ratio of mass the volume of substance The color of the powder of a mineral How much your mineral can resist It can help identify the mineral The purpose of a mineral

nonmetallic
white

Monoclinic

nonmetallic

white

white

white

LOW Optical Properties

3.5 Optical Properties

Most common mineral containing strontium.

6-6.5 Optical Properties.

Celsian, Hyalophane is scientifically classified as amia distinct mineral species. http://www.

3-3.5 Optical Properties

Most common mineral containing strontium.

Value

How much a mineral will cost

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Where found Sources

Where ever the mineral is found. Inside the

Restless Earth Book.

Madagascar
Inside the Restless Earth Book

Madagascar

Madagascar

http://www.minerals. Same as net/mineral/celestine. minerals net but Celestin aspx

My Description: My mineral is Celestine: It is the most common mineral containing strontium. It special properties is Optical Properties. My Celestines streak is white.

Actual Mineral Image

Guess 1 Image

Guess 2 Image

Lab Drawing

Fun Drawing