non silicates - phosphates Flashcards
1
Q
what phosphates do you need to be able to identify?
A
- apatite
- pseudo malachite
- turquoise
2
Q
identify the following mineral: habit: -bladed/anhedral lustre: - earthy/dull clevage: -none hardness: -5/6 colour: - specific shade of light blue
A
Turquoise
3
Q
identify the following mineral? habit: - prismatic/elongated habit colour: -almost minty green - no streak lustre: - vitreous hardness: - 5/6 clevage: - one direction other features: - ditinguishable flat hexagonal topped crystals
A
apatite
4
Q
what are the diagnostic properties of apatite?
A
- hexagonal flat topped crystals
- prismatic habits (they basically dont form any other habits)
5
Q
what does the pseudomalachite specimen look like?
A
tumeric yellow with several dark green grains and a very rough topped surface