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sphal1.jpg (1004575 bytes) This is a well formed crystal of SPHALERITE.  To see more pictures and information, following the link from the mineral name.

SULFUR1.jpg (162559 bytes) Yellow SULFUR crystals from Mexico.

talc.jpg (245801 bytes) TALC comes in a variety of colors and normally feels "soapy".  The soapy feel is the result of microscopic crystals that are cleaving on your hand.

TOURM2J.jpg (133196 bytes) TOURMALINE also occurs in a variety of colors.  Most commonly it is black.  Colored varieties are used as gemstones.

turqs.jpeg (48958 bytes) TURQUOISE is always some shade of blue or blue-green. (You will not see this mineral on the Quiz.)