List of mineral tests

Mineral tests, also known as mineral identification tests, are a series of examinations used to classify and identify minerals based on their physical and chemical properties. Below is a list of common mineral tests along with their explanations: 1. **Color**: The mineral's color can be an easily observable property, but it can be misleading due to impurities. 2. **Streak**: The color of the powdered mineral when it is scraped across a hard surface (streak plate).