Simple Steps to Master Mineral Identification Today

You can learn to identify rocks and minerals, and the skill of mineral identification is one well worth learning. The basic identifying characteristics of different minerals include: crystal shape, Hardness, luster, Chemistry, density, cleavage, magnetism, chemistry and color. Each one of these characteristics is an indicator to help you learn what the mineral is. If you know these clues, you can determine the various characteristics and help you identify minerals. My prospecting book has a little of this, but there are mineral guides that focus on the topic. It’s not just about color: a lot of people focus too much on it because its so easy to see. But many minerals come in multiple shades and colors. Don't send me pictures, instead watch these videos and learn to identify minerals for yourself. This video is part 2 of a 3 part series.
Part 1 can be found here:
https://youtu.be/MpkW58ZeQlc
Part 3 can be found here:
https://youtu.be/_ab5NngRlVw

For those who want to learn more about Prospecting and finding gold check out my book, Fists full of Gold. It’s an encyclopedia of everything on the topic of prospecting. It’s available on from High Plains Prospectors. (Affiliate) You can find it at:
https://highplainsprospectors.com/products/fists-full-of-gold-book?_fid=ed89c217c&_pos=11&_ss=c&ref=CHRISRALPH
For even more information on prospecting, minerals, gems and other related information you can also check out my website at:
http://nevada-outback-gems.com/prospect/chris_prospect.htm
The Prospecting and Mining Journal magazine can be found at:
http://www.icmj.com