Question

A geologists working in a national park finds a mineral he is carrying a kit that contains a penny, a hand lens, a piece of tile, a geologic hammer, and a jackknife.

Describe how the geologists can use these items to determine some of the minerals characteristics.

Answer 1

Ok, he can use these items to find the minerals properties.
-Penny: Used to find hardness
-Hand lense: Used to observe the mineral and find it's color.
-Piece of tile: Used to find streak of mineral
-The hammer and jackknife are for finding the minerals fracture

I love geology and I hope this helped!

~ Cassandra Raven Moonstone

Answer 2

No taking answers.

Answer 3

Thanks soooo much Cass!