Luster - Metallic
Hardness - Less than 2.5
Step 3

We are getting close! The next step of the identification process involves a simple streak test of your unknown. Simply rub the sample on the streak plate and click on the streak color that most closely matches those shown below.


BLACK

YELLOW-BROWN

Note: Some minerals in this group have either a BLACK or GRAY streak, but unless seen side by side they can not be distinguished so we have grouped them together.

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| COLOR | STREAK | LUSTER | CLEAVAGE | HARDNESS | CRYSTAL SHAPE | SPECIFIC GRAVITY | OTHER PROPERTIES |