Glossary Term
Streak
Definition
The color of a mineral in powdered form, typically observed by rubbing the mineral on an unglazed porcelain plate.
Example
Hematite appears black or silver but has a distinctive red-brown streak.
The color of a mineral in powdered form, typically observed by rubbing the mineral on an unglazed porcelain plate.
Hematite appears black or silver but has a distinctive red-brown streak.