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How do you identify all the properties scientists use to classify minerals?
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∙ 6y ago
By there color, hardness, density, luster, streak, plus crystalshare
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On what basis do scientists classify the minerals?
Based on their composition.
Are physical properties used to identify minerals?
yes it is
Scientists use the magnetic properties of some minerals as evidence of?
Continental drift.
What are the physical properties a geologist uses to help identify rocks and minerals?
Scientists use color, shape, size, smell, texture to identify a rock or mineral. The most important way is to see what are the elements and where it came from. Sometimes they even use taste
Luster color streak cleavage hardness and denisty are all?
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 .
On what basis do scientists classify the minerals?
Based on their composition.
What properties of minerals do scientist use to identify minerals?
They have to identify their properties. That is how they identfiy the minerals. just kiddinq i dont know how can anyone help me!
What are the 5 properties that classify minerals?
I only know one of the properties and that is the mineral's color.
What are two ways to classify minerals?
Minerals are classified by chemical formula, composition, physical properties, optical properties, and special properties. The Dana Classification System is a chemical classification for minerals, and the Strunz Classification System (chemical-structural) are two systems designed for mineral classification.
Why do scientists use precipitation tests?
to identify minerals
Are physical properties are used to identify minerals?
yes it is
What properties can scienctist use to identify minerals?
Color
What properties can scientist use to identify minerals?
color
Are physical properties used to identify minerals?
yes it is
What properties are not used to identify minerals?
I think its Specific Gravity :)
What are three properties used to identify minerals?
x-rays
