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] |