Mineral identification Part 3 - Watch this video to learn the skills of mineral identification.

Learn to identify rocks and minerals, a valuable skill. For those who are interested in minerals, identification knowledge is important. There are a number of basic identifying characteristics of different minerals include: crystal shape, Hardness, luster, Chemistry, density, cleavage, magnetism, chemistry and color. Each one of these different characteristics is an important indicator to help you learn what the mineral is. If you know how to read these clues and put them together, you can determine the various characteristics and you need 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 the final part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 of this series here:    • Mineral identification P1 - Watch thi...   You can find Part 2 of this series here:    • Mineral identification P2 - Watch thi...   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: highplainsprospectors.com/products/fists-full-of-g… For even more information on prospecting, minerals, gems and other related information you can also check out my website at: nevada-outback-gems.com/prospect/chris_prospect.ht… The Prospecting and Mining Journal magazine can be found at: www.icmj.com/