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Reade International Corp.: Specific Gravity Table for Metals, Minerals, Ceramics
This is a table listing the specific gravities of various metals, ceramics, and minerals. Very complete listing and a good resource.
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Mineralogical Society of America: Mineral Identification Key: Mineral Properties
Scientists classify minerals based on a set of physical properties. Each of these properties is described in detail.
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University of Bristol, Uk: Minerals Under the Microscope
In this geology course, students learn about the use of the polarizing microscope, the primary tool for examining the structure of mineral samples such as cleavage, density, fracture, color, and the like.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Mineral Identification
At this site you can identify minerals by observing and testing the physical properties of each mineral. A mineral worksheet and mineral background sheet are included in this site.
Curated OER
Amethyst Galleries,inc./specific Gravity of Minerals
The specific gravity of various minerals is given. Links to related topics.
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Rockhounding Arkansas: Basic Mineral Identification
Want to learn about rock collecting? This page introduces you to the basics and language of rocks and -inerals. Learn what the difference is between a rock and a mineral.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hornblende
Wikipedia offers a description of the mineral Hornblende including specific gravity, hardness, and image.
Math Science Nucleus
I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...