Name: ______________________________
Earth Science
Date: ______________
Lab Report: Mineral Identification
Process: Why is it important to perform more than one test of a mineral’s properties? Give an
example to support your explanation. (2 points)
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Data: Fill in the mineral identification data table on the back of this page. You should keep the
discussion questions for this lab in your notebook for future reference. (10 points)
Discussion Questions: (3 points)
Briefly research a mineral that interests you (does not have to be from the lab). Describe how
this mineral is used by Americans today and why (which properties are most useful).
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Lab Report Grade
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Lab Credits Earned
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Mineral Identification Data Table
Luster
(Metallic
or NonMetallic)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
Hardness
(Harder or
softer than
glass [5.5])
Cleavage or
Fracture
Color
Streak
Other
Properties
Mineral Name