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How is a mineral acid test used to identify minerals?

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How is a mineral acid test used to identify minerals?

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A common acid test can be done using cool, dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl). All “carbonate minerals” (those whose chemical composition includes carbonate) fizz when HCl is applied to them. Some minerals which react with HCl include calcite and dolomite.

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