How to Identify Minerals Using the Properties of Common Minerals Chart @mikesammartano

Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

In this video, we will explore how to identify minerals using their physical characteristics such as color, streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, hardness, and more, along with the New York State Earth Science Reference Tables Properties of Common Minerals chart. We will look at each of the columns of information in the chart, including the characteristics above and others like distinguishing characteristics and composition. We will walk through an example of mineral identification.

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$How to Identify Minerals Using the Properties of Common Minerals Chart In this video, we will explore how to identify minerals using their physical characteristics such as color, streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, hardness, and more, along with the New York State Earth Science Reference Tables Properties of Common Minerals chart. We will look at each of the columns of information in the chart, including the characteristics above and others like distinguishing characteristics and composition. We will walk through an example of mineral identification. Download the Reference Table here: https://bit.ly/3PXiFcN Additional science videos and resources at: https://science.glide.page Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikesammartano?sub_confirmation=1$

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