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Yes, they are classified by element or chemical composition.

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minerals are identified on the basis of their phsical and chemical properties.

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Anions within the chemical formula.

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Is this true or false geologists have identified about 300 minerals?

False, Geologists identified about 3,800 minerals.


How can minerals not be identified?

Very Easily.


Can igneous rock be identified by other minerals?

no


Are minerals identified by their physical properties?

hardness,


Can igneous rock often be identified by their minerals?

true


Far how many minerals have been identified?

4,000


Has Geologist have identified about 300 minerals?

False [dickies]


Can most minerals be identified by color alone?

no, because many of the same minerals have the same color


Is it true or false that geologists have identified about 300 minerals?

false. they have identified many more than 300.


What minerals does North Korea have?

North Korea has many different types of minerals. Not all of them are identified. Some of those that are identified are iron, ore, deposits of coal and magnesite. There are also more identified but the one's listed above are just some.


Can minerals be identified based on their physical and chemical properties.?

Yes


Air masses are identified on the basis of temperature and what?

moisture content