
There are two common minerals that fit the criteria you have entered. They are normally easily differentiated on the basis of color, one is brass yellow and the other silvery or black. However, there is a much simpler test we can use. Find the small magnet that came with your mineral identification kit. Try placing it on the unknown mineral.
| If the Magnet is STRONGLY Attracted to the Mineral, (CLICK HERE) | |
| If the Magnet is NOT Attracted to the Mineral, (CLICK HERE) |
| BACK TO STEP 4|
| COLOR | STREAK | LUSTER | CLEAVAGE | HARDNESS | CRYSTAL SHAPE | SPECIFIC GRAVITY | OTHER PROPERTIES |