Sample Hardness Cleavage Color Streak Luster Other properties Mineral
1 6 (2) 90 deg. white/pink - vitreous Feldspar
2 6+ none reddish brown dark red metallic Hemetite
3 2-2.5 (1) sheet structure clear/whiteish - vitreous Muscovite
4 2 (1) but can't see white/pink - dull aggregated' Clay (Kaolinite)
5 7 conchoidal fracture clear/white/pink/purple - translucent Quartz
6 3+ (2) rhombohedron white/clear - vitreous fizzes in HCL Calcite
7 2.5-3 (1) sheet structure black/dark green - vitreous Biotite
8 2.5 (2) 90 deg. white/clear - vitreous salty Halite
9 2 (3) white - translucent soft Gypsum
10 6.5 conchoidal fracture olive - vitreous aggregated' Olivine
11 6 (2) 90 deg brassy - metallic looks like gold Pyrite
12 2 (1) sheet structure dark grey dark grey greasy feel Graphite

Last Update: 9/27/96

Name: Ben A. van der Pluijm