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Explain how to identify a mineral using color luster streak hardness cleavage fracture?
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∙ 14y ago
Luster is the light reflection a mineral has, which can be broken down into categories like metallic, silky, and dull. The luster dictates what type of mineral it is.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoyou can tell if it is soft or hard
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