The Rocks & Minerals Challenge Game
 
Mineral Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens.
 
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured.
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates
   
   
Oxides, Hydroxides,
Carbonates
Silicates
         
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Name: Halite
Alternate Specimen(s)  
Fichter, Lynn S.
James Madison University
Class: HALIDES
Color
clear
Chemical Formula: NaCl
Streak
white
Luster
glassy
Hardness
2.5
Cleavage
3 directions at 90°
Density
2.1 - 2.6
Crystal Form
Cubic
Common Uses / Other Facts: Better known as rock salt. Just taste it!
rock
Sulfides and Sulfates
Halides
Organic
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