Question

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1. Which mineral above would be the most difficult to scratch?






2. Give two examples of minerals that have a property in common.






3. Could you have identified any of the minerals after having described only a few, rather than all, of the properties you tested? If so, give an example.






4. Why is it still a good idea to test more properties than might be necessary?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Diamond will be the hardest to sctrach.

• Diamond Hardest
• Corundum
• topaz
• Quartz
• Feldspar
• apatite
• Flourite
• Calcite
• Gypsum
• Talc Softest

2. crystal form, hardness, fracture or cleavage, luster, color, streal and density

3. Yes you may be. Most minerals can be characterized and classified by their unique physical properties: hardness, luster, color, streak, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, and tenacity.

4. So that you may be sure that you may be more sure that is that mineral