A. Can be scratched by a fingernail
Gypsum White Reddish; soft; 2
occurs as
crystals or as
fibrous,
granular,
compact, or
earthy masses
Hematite Dark reddish brown Brownish-red 1+
color; soft and
earthy
Sulfur White or pale Reddish; will 1½-2½
yellow burn with blue
flame; commonly
found as
crystals, crusts,
or grains
B. Cannot be scratched by a fingernail but can be scratched by a copper
penny
Anhydrite White Pinkish tint; 3-3½
commonly occurs
as sugary-looking
masses
Barite White Pinkish tint; 3-3½
rather heavy;
cleavage
fragments may be
flat and slab-like
Calcite White Pink color; 3
dilute
hydrochloric acid
fizzes on
calcite; perfect
cleavage in 3
directions gives
rhomb-shaped
fragments
Cinnabar Dark red Dark red or 2½
bright
yellowish-red
color; shiny,
brilliant luster
when pure; dull
and earthy when
impure; heavy
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