non silicates - native elements

Question 1

which native elements do we have samples for and thus you may need to identify?

Answer 1

• sulfur
• copper
• graphite
• antimony

Question 2

identify the follwing native element:
habit:
- anhedral massive so no specific habit 
colour:
- silvery 
- leaves a light grey streak 
lustre:
- metallic 
hardness:
- 1/2 scratched by finger nail 
cleavage:
- apparently one direction but not really visible

Answer 2

graphite

Question 3

how can you identify the graphite specimen?

Answer 3

it has an a shape, literally comes off on your fingers, and the streak feels so nice

Question 4

how do you identify sulfur?

Answer 4

its such a distinct bright yellow blob with anhedral habit and literally no other properties

Question 5

identify the following native element: 
habit:
- anhedral massive nothing distinct 
colour:
- specs of pale white in a bigger green background 
streak: pale grey
lustre:
- earth/dull
hardness:
-3/4 (steel nail)
cleavage:
-no cleavage

Answer 5

copper

Question 6

what properties does copper have that allows it to be separated from other green minerals?

Answer 6

it literally has a strong copper smell, and leaves a pale grey streak (can distinguish from other green minerals)