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First I’ll tell you what the lab was about not just showing you the question because you wont understand unless I say. I did a lab on rocks and identifying rocks and we did these tests and different activities. One was where we just observed each mineral and to focus on the minerals color, luster, and the way they break apart (cleavage or fracture). Another was explaining that most minerals occur in more than one color, so color is not always useful for identifying a mineral. A more useful way of identifying a mineral is through its streak. Then we conduct streak tests, where you click on each mineral multiple times and it shows you the streak of it. And you have to do that for each one. Another test we did is a scratch test. I’ll put multiple pictures if i can to show, but it says, “click on mineral with known hardness. Move the sample minerals to the mineral to scratch it.” And another activity was to move the “stickers” to the minerals. Now for the part where you would have to write, because I’m really bad at it, so i would like it if someone please just do it all and ill make sure to give you as many points as i can :) (I can’t put multiple pictures so if someone wants to see the labs i can either send it to you somehow or i can post them!!) (READ!!) < There is more questions after the one in the picture!
2. What procedure did you use to complete the lab? Outline the steps of the procedure in full sentences.
3. What charts, tables, or drawings would clearly show what you have learned in the lab? Each chart, table, or drawing should have the following terms: a. An appropriate title b. Appropriate labels
4. If you could repeat the lab and make it better, what would you do differently and why? There are always ways that labs can be improved. Now that you are a veteran of this lab and have experience with the procedure, offer some advice to the next scientist about what you suggest and why. Your answer should be at least two to three sentences in length. And also I guess it has to be one big paragraph? Im not too sure but im pretty sure you would just answer the questions and put it in a paragraph and then i put it on there.
Next part says writing the lab report. Now you will use your answers from the four questions above to write your lab report. Follow the directions below. Section I: overview of lab
Use your answers from questions 1 and 2 as the basis for the first section of your lab report. This section provides your reader with backround information about why you conducted this lab and how it was completed. It should be one to two paragraphs in length. Section II: Observations and conclusions
Use your answers from questions 3 and 4 as the basis for the second section of your lab report. This section provides your reader with charts, tables, or drawings from the lab. You also need to incorporate your answers to the follow up questions (from the student guide) in your conclusions.
Overall
When complete, the lab report should be read as a coherent whole. Make sure you connect different pieces with relevant transitions. Review for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and other conventions of organization and good writing.

Answer 1

This lab explored identifying rocks through mineral properties: color, luster, cleavage, and streak. Streak tests proved more reliable than color for identification. For improvement, closer observation of cleavage and streak, and testing a wider variety of minerals, would be valuable.

Lab Report

Section I: Overview of Lab

In this lab, we learned how to identify rocks by observing their physical properties. We focused on the minerals' color, luster, cleavage, and streak. We also learned that color is not always a reliable way to identify a mineral, and that streak tests are more useful. Finally, we conducted scratch tests to determine the hardness of minerals.

Procedure:

1. Observe the physical properties of each mineral. Pay attention to the mineral's color, luster, cleavage, and streak.
2. Conduct a streak test on each mineral. To do this, rub the mineral against a streak plate. The color of the powder left on the streak plate is the mineral's streak.
3. Conduct a scratch test on each mineral. To do this, use a mineral with a known hardness to scratch the unknown mineral. If the unknown mineral is scratched, then it has a lower hardness than the known mineral.

Section II: Observations and Conclusions

Observations:- The following table shows the physical properties of the minerals we observed in the lab. ( image)

Conclusions:- We learned that the physical properties of minerals can be used to identify them. Some of the most important properties to observe are color, luster, cleavage, and streak. We also learned that color is not always a reliable way to identify a mineral, and that streak tests are more useful.

Improvements:- If I could repeat the lab, I would spend more time observing the cleavage and streak of each mineral. These properties are very useful for identification, but they can be difficult to observe for some minerals. I would also try to find a wider variety of minerals to test.

• Why is it important to be able to identify rocks?

Rocks are important because they provide us with information about the Earth's past. They can also be used as building materials, fuel, and sources of minerals.

• What are some other methods that can be used to identify rocks?

In addition to physical properties, rocks can also be identified by their chemical composition and texture. Chemical tests and microscopic analysis can be used to determine the composition and texture of rocks.

Overall, the lab was a valuable learning experience. We learned about the physical properties of minerals and how to use them to identify rocks.