Question

Identify: Now it is time to identify the mineral. Look at your Mineral Key. Find a mineral that has properties that match Sample A. Type the name under Mineral name in the Gizmo and press Submit. It may take several guesses to get it right.

What mineral is Sample A?
(NEED ANSWER ASAP)

Answer 1

To identify Sample A, refer to the Mineral Key and match its properties with a mineral. Submit the name of the matching mineral in the Gizmo.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sample A is a mineral that needs to be identified based on its properties. To determine the mineral, the student should refer to their Mineral Key and look for a mineral that matches the properties of Sample A. They should type the name of the matching mineral under the 'Mineral name' in the Gizmo and press Submit. It may take several guesses to get the right answer.

Answer 2

The answer is quartz!

Step-by-step explanation:

It has a density of 2.6 g/mL, its color is Silver (variable), and its luster is glassy. It has a hardness of 7 and has a colorless streak.