Unit 1 Assignment: Rocks and Mineral Identification by Characteristics:

Using the attached websites below, provide a detailed list of steps used to identify rocks and minerals based on their physical, chemical, and morphological characteristics. When you have completed this part of the assignment, use the samples; diamond, dolomite, gneiss, and chalk, and provide your analysis of composition and identification based on their identification characteristics. Compare and contrast these 4 samples in a conclusion statement.

http://www.minsocam.org/msa/collectors_corner/id/mineral_id_keyi1.htm (Links to an external site.)

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/pccp/fhwahi91205.pdf (Links to an external site.)