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What are seven physical properties of a mineral?

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Hardness, Luster, Diaphaneity, Color, Streak, Cleavage, Fracture, Specific gravity, Fluorescence, Magnetism, Radioactivity, Tenacity, Piezoelectricity. Please refer to the suggested link for definitions of each.

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