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Why chemical properties not always used to identify minerals?
The stripe, and color
What properties are not commonly used to identify minerals?
I think its Specific Gravity :)
What are 4 of the principal physical properties used to identify a mineral?
Crystal habitColourStreakHardnessCleavageLusterare some of the principal physical properties used to identify minerals.
How do scientists identify minerals?
Scientist identify minerals by Their Special properties. An example of a special propertie is a Chemical Reaction .
Magnetism reactivity and fluorescence are three special properties used to identify minerals?
yes it is part of identifying minerals. some are also color, streak, luster, density, hardness, etc. hope this helped!
Are physical properties are used to identify minerals?
yes it is
Are physical properties used to identify minerals?
yes it is
What is the following is used to identify common rock forming minerals and ore minerals?
cheese
How can magnetism be used to identify minerals?
Since some minerals are magnetic and some are not, that can be one of several criteria used to distinguish different minerals.
What properties are not used to identify minerals?
I think its Specific Gravity :)
What are three properties used to identify minerals?
x-rays
Why chemical properties not always used to identify minerals?
The stripe, and color
What are handlenses used for today?
I use mine to identify minerals in rock samples.
What properties are not commonly used to identify minerals?
I think its Specific Gravity :)
Why is streak an important physical property of minerals?
A streak test is used to determine a minerals streak color. This can help in the identification of minerals.
How many restriction enzymes are needed to positively identify a sample of DNA?
10-12 different restriction enzymes to positively identify a sample of DNA.
What is the name of the scale we use to identify minerals?
the mohs scale is the scale we use to identify minerals
