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What property of a mineral is being observed when looking for what color is left after scratching it on a ceramic plate?

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color


streak


hardness


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Answer:

streak

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

Streak Test

Step-by-step explanation:

A streak test is used by geologists to help determine the powdered color of a mineral. They usually use a white or black plate, scrape a sample of the mineral onto the plate, and voila!

P.S. I also had a question like this on a test before.

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