A geologist is comparing the properties of different minerals. He rubs each one on a piece of white tile and observes the color of the powder that is left behind. What type of test did he perform?

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Answer:

              Streak test is used to compare the properties of different minerals.  

Explanation:

                    Streak test is perform on rocks to check the properties of a mineral or rocks. If you have a piece of white floor tile, You can use it for the test. In this test we rub mineral on a piece of white tile Turn your tile so that the dull side faces up. Take your rocks one at a time and rub them back and forth over the surface of the tile and observe the color of the powder left behind which will tell about the type of mineral.