I have a huge list of minerals to be able to identify in hand sample. Does anyone have any ideas as to the best way to learn them?
I've tried grouping them into sets but that often falls to peices as there are so many different kinds of groups, eg. Grouping them by colour and luster; Grouping them by chemical composition; Grouping by association; Grouping by hardness.
See what i mean? i just get lost!!!
Any help would be appriciated
GeologyRocks