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Which of the following is NOT a major characteristic used to identify minerals? a. hardness c. density b. magnetism d. luster Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

I know it is not d

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The answer is magnetism (B)

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Answer: Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic such as magnetism is not used as a characteristic to identify minerals is magnetism.

This is because most of the minerals do not posses this character only few minerals have this property.

The character such as density, hardness and luster are some of the physical property which is used to classify the substance as mineral.

hence, the correct answer is option B

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