Identifying Minerals Lab 6 th Grade Earth Science Mr. White.
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Identifying Minerals Lab6th Grade Earth Science
Mr. White
Warm Up
• List the 5 characteristics that all minerals must have.
• List the characteristics we use to identify minerals.
Mineral Identification Lab
1. Remember all lab safety rules apply
2. Follow all directions
3. Take clear notes
4. I will model how to perform the tests
5. Have fun!
Lab Instructions1. Choose a mineral sample and write the
number into your data table.
2. Using your handout, go through each test and
record your observations.
3. Once you have performed all the tests, return
the mineral sample and choose another one.
4. When you have tested all the mineral samples,
determine which minerals you have by using
the mineral identification chart and your
mineral guide book.
5. Record your findings in the first column of your
data table, along with the Mineral Id #.
Wrap Up
• Did you record all of your data• Did you identify the minerals by name• Discuss with your group any minerals
that you are not sure about• Did you clean up your work area
What’s Next?
• What are minerals made of?• How are they deposited?• How do we use minerals?