Description

Looking for a hands-on activity in which students identify mineral samples by their physical and chemical properties? Here you go!

This lab is intended to take between 45 – 60 minutes and requires the following materials:

• Penny
• Steel nail
• Glass streak plate
• Ceramic streak plate
• Mineral samples
• Magnifying glass (optional)
• ESRT

This resource includes an answer key as well.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thanks for visiting!
Jessica