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Which determines the chemical properties of minerals?

A.


luster


B.


type of atoms


C.


crystal shape


D.


cleavage

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The types of atoms ditermines the chemical properties
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The chemical properties of a mineral are determined by the type of atoms which make up the mineral (B). This is also considered the minerals "element" on the periodic table which determines specific properties of minerals. 
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