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Using the Geologists' Tools - Hand Lens, Streak Plates & Brunton CompassA geologists' tools help them identify rock and minerals, map outcrops and get a close look at their samples. Learn more about how to use your hand lenses, streak plates and Brunton compass in these fun articles. |
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![]() How to Use A Brunton Compass to Determine Strike and Dip COMING SOON! Learn More |
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![]() How to Use a Streak Plate Streak is a useful test for determining a mineral's identity. Learn More |
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