GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY
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Question
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Streak
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Hardness
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Taste
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Color
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Detailed explanation-1: -Color is not a property that can be used to identify a mineral. Explanation: Natural occuring, solid, inorganic, crystalline structure, and the same chemical composition throughout are the five properties of a mineral.
Detailed explanation-2: -Color. Color is rarely very useful for identifying a mineral. Different minerals may be the same color.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among the properties we will discuss are: crystal habit, cleavage, hardness, density, luster, streak, color, tenacity, magnetism, and taste. In nature perfect crystals are rare.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most common physical properties are crystal form, color, hardness, cleavage, and specific gravity. One of the best ways to identify a mineral is by examining its crystal form (external shape).