Question

Which tool would a geologist use to find the color of a mineral in its powdered form? A. acid B. hardness points C. magnet D. streak plate

Answer 1

Scientist uses the Streak Plate to find the color of a mineral in its powdered form.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. streak plate

Explanation:

A geologist use a streak plate to find the color of a mineral in its powdererd form.

To determine the color of a mineral, the geologist uses a technique called color of the stripe or footprint.

This technique involves taking the mineral and spreading a part of it on a plate to determine its color.

This is a mineral identification technique since its composition can be determined according to its colors.