I need test chemical for testing Minerals in Ontario. where is such a place.???.?
If the minerals are mainly SiO2, such as quartzite only HF will have any effect on the mineral as hydrofluoric acid is one of the few that can react with glass or quartz. Because of that HF is stored in a plastic bottle. NaOH, sodium hydroxide (commonly called lye) will also react although slowly. You should check with your Geology Department in your local college and ask if they have a procedure for testing and identifying minerals. Some of the tests will involve hardness tests, color, crystal shapes and other tests.
