Key to Mineral Identification Charts

If the mineral has a metallic or submetallic luster,

and is: Consult Mineral Chart
white [1]
gray [2]
yellow [3]
brown [4]
black [5]

If the mineral has a nonmetallic luster,

and is: Consult Mineral Chart
white [6]
gray [7]
yellow [8]
brown [9]
black [10]
green [11]
blue [12]
red or pink [13]
purple or violet [14]
colorless [15]