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M14: Talc

Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Talc

Talc

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is green to white in color, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes (commonly massive in form), has a soapy feel, and a hardness of 1.0.

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M15: Galena

Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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Picture of Galena

Galena

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A metallic mineral that is dull to shiny grey in color, has 3 cleavage planes forming perfect cubes, produces a grey streak, has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific gravity of 7.6.

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M16: Graphite

Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Graphite

Graphite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is pencil lead black, has poorly formed or absent cleavage planes, has a greasy feel, smudges fingers when handled, and has a hardness of 1.0.

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M17: Potassium feldspar

Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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Picture of Potassium feldspar

Potassium feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is tan-to-pink, white, or green in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with no striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves) on the cleavage surfaces, and has a hardness of 6.0. The green variation is known as Microcline.

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M18: Plagioclase feldspar

Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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Picture of Plagioclase feldspar

Plagioclase feldspar

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, grey-green, white, or blue in color, has 2 perfect cleavage planes at 90° with one plane showing striations (a growth pattern that appears as thin grooves), and a hardness of 6.0. The iridescent blue variation is known as Labradorite.

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M19: Amphibole (hornblende)

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Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Amphibole (hornblende)

Amphibole (hornblende)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is black, greenish-black, greenishbrown, or dark green in color, has 2 cleavage planes at about 60° and 120°, has elongated, pencil-shaped crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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M20: Pyroxene (augite)

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Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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Picture of Pyroxene (augite)

Pyroxene (augite)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to greenish-black in color, has 2 cleavage planes at nearly right angles (90°), has short, stubby crystals, and has a hardness of 6.0.

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M21: Fluorite

Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

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Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

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Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

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Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

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Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Fluorite

Fluorite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, yellow, purple, or green in color, has 4 perfect cleavage planes that form octahedra (although broken crystals commonly form cubes), and has a hardness of 4.0.

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M22: Dolomite

Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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Picture of Dolomite

Dolomite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is grey, white, pink, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals (crystals may appear bent), effervesces in hydrochloric acid (HCl) when powdered, and has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.0.

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M23: Calcite

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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Calcite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless, white, or yellow in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes that form rhombohedral crystals, effervesces significantly in hydrochloric acid (HCl), and has a hardness of 3.0.

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M24: Biotite

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Picture of Biotite

Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Picture of Biotite

Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Picture of Biotite

Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Picture of Biotite

Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Picture of Biotite

Biotite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is black to dark brown in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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M25: Muscovite

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Muscovite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to light yellow in color, has 1 perfect cleavage plane that forms thin, elastic, and transparent sheets/plates, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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M26: Halite

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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Halite

Mineral Type: Cleavage

A nonmetallic mineral that is colorless to white in color, has 3 perfect cleavage planes forming cubic crystals, has a vitreous luster, has a salty taste, and has a hardness of 2.5.

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M27: Gypsum (satin spar)

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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Gypsum (satin spar)

Mineral Type: Cleavage

– A nonmetallic mineral that is white or colorless, has 2 cleavage planes (one is good and the other is poor), is fibrous in appearance, and has a hardness of 2 (can be scratched with your finger nail).

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