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Minerology Handbook by Eckert Mineral Research Prospector Supplies (PH 2-2) (28 pages)
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BLOWPIPE—A blowpipe is a brass tipped, curved, tapering tube
with a fine hole in one end, and is used to direct the flame on a small
fragment of the mineral to test for fusibility and to note the flame
color.
TEST TUBES—A quantity of 4 inch test tubes should be kept on
hand for heating and dissolving specimens,
FORCEPS—Very useful for handling small fragments of minerals.
REAGENTS—tThe following list contains the most important reagents required in the experiments, and the purposes for which they
are used.
1. Diluted Hydrochloric Acid—Kept in a glass stoppered bottle. Used
for dissolving minerals that are insoluble in water.
2. Cobalt Solution—Either Nitrate or Chloride, Used to test for
Aluminum and Zinc,
3. INDICATOR PAPER—
a. Blue Litmus Paper—turns red in acids.
b. Red Litmus Paper—turns blue in alkalis,
Borax—Foy the preparation of borax beads,
5. Nichrome Wire—To form the borax bead.
B. Preserving Your Collection
To get as much enjoyment out of your collection as possible, each
specimen should be given careful attention,
After securing your new specimen, do not place it in your collection
until you are satisfied that it is clean, and free from sand, clay amd
dirt. Most minerals can be cleaned with water. (A soft brush will remove most foreign matter). Specimens similar to quartz, garnet, etc.,
may be washed with soap and water. Minerals having a soft appearance or showing a fragile texture should be washed in clear water
only, without the use of force.
(Eckert Mineral Research, Florence, Colorado)
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