Multiple Choice
Geologists may choose to lick a mineral to identify it.What mineral is the geologist expecting with this test?
A) a sulfide bearing rock which will taste like rotten eggs
B) NaCl (halite) or KCl (sylvite)
C) None,it clears the dust off the sample so he/she can see if more clearly.
D) None,they are clearing the hydrochloric acid from the sample to rerun a test for calcite.
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