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What is characteristic of a mineral

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The physical characteristics of minerals include traits which are used to identify and describe mineral species. These traits include color streak luster density hardness cleavage fracture tenacity and crystal habit.
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Minerals are solid, naturally occurring, inorganic compounds that possess an orderly internal structure and a regular chemical composition.
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