Geologists may choose to lick a mineral to identify it. What mineral is the geologist expecting with this test?

Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and an internal crystalline structure. Different minerals are made up of different chemicals and a different crystalline structure. Geologists may choose to lick a mineral to identify it. A mineral lick, otherwise known as a salt like, is identified by licking it. It has a salty taste. A mineral lick is made up of essential minerals and salts. They provide the biometals that animals need for bone growth and muscle development.