Wednesday February 8 2012
Identifying Minerals

Using simple tests such as luster, hardness, and cleavage/fracture, you can identify most common minerals.


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5th grade

Our students are tested on this on 5th grade science FCAT test but was supposed to be taught in 4th grade. It wasn't though so it meant I had to find time to teach this. Great video for a quick review or intro, which ever the case. Thanks.

i like it

that was really cool i like that Rose Quartz it was
really pretty it was a nice pink color,
and also that diamond ring was pretty
where did you get it?

Cåth®yne Farr
( the ten year old)

cool!

that was really cool i did not know that!!!!!

Cathryne

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