Author Question: Calcite, halite, gypsum, and quartz are all light colored minerals with a similar appearance; ... (Read 63 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Calcite, halite, gypsum, and quartz are all light colored minerals with a similar appearance; however each mineral has a diagnostic property that makes it distinguishable from the others. Discuss in detail how you could easily identify these minerals.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following types of music is NOT associated with the Caribbean?

A) reggae
B) calypso
C) merengue
D) jazz
E) rumba

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Calcite reacts with acid and has three cleavage angles at non right angles.
Halite is salty with cleavage planes three directions of cleavage at right angles.
Gypsum is very soft, can be scratched with your fingernail. Quartz has a conchoidal fracture and will scratch glass.

Answer to Question 2

D