What is the streak test used for?
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What is the streak test used for?
Geology:
Geology is a science which studies rocks and minerals. The knowledge gained from it can be applied in various settings. These settings range from the construction sites to evolutionary biology labs.
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View this answerThe streak test is used to determine the color of a mineral in powdered form. It is carried out by scrapping a piece of rock onto a porcelain plate...
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