Here are some ideas: 1  Serve baked potatoes with salsa or broccoli and sprinkle about one ounce of shredded cheese on top. 2  Make oven-baked 'fries' that are low in fat and calories. 3  Make mashed potatoes with low-fat sour cream, nonfat milk and chives.  Potatoes cooked in the microwave do not contain acrylamides.
Color is important in mineral identification, but it can be a complicated subject. Experts use color all the time because they have learned the usual colors and the usual exceptions for common minerals. If you're a beginner, pay close attention to color but do not rely on it.
The Physical properties of minerals are used by Mineralogists to help determine the identity of a specimen. Some of the tests can be performed easily in the field, while others require laboratory equipment.he following physical properties of minerals can be easily used to identify a mineral: 1  Color. 2  Streak. 3  Hardness. 4  Cleavage or Fracture. 5  Crystalline Structure. 6  Diaphaneity or Amount of Transparency. 7  Tenacity. 8  Magnetism. 9  Luster. 10  Odor. 11  Taste. 12  Specific Gravity.