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What determines the chemical properties and the physical properties of a mineral?
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Which of the following mineral is used more for its chemical components than for its physical properties?
Atomic Structure
Are man made diamonds a mineral?
According to Wikipedia's definition of mineral, no. "A mineral is a naturally occurring solid chemical substance formed through biogeochemical processes, having characteristic chemical composition, highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties."
Why might it be helpful to know the specific gravity of a mineral?
If we know the physical or chemical properties of substances (including minerals) we can identify these minerals easier.
What are some physical properties of a mineral?
7 Properties include: Hardness, luster, streak, cleavage, density, color, and fracture.
Do minerals have definite chemical and physical properties?
Yes, it is true; but because minerals are frequently not very pure substances differences in properties exist; also many varieties of a mineral are possible.
What are the environmental factors affecting mineral resources?
It depends on chemical and physical properties of mineral.
What is the difference between Isomorphic mineral and polymorphism?
*isomorphic have different chemical and physical properties and poly morphous have same chemical and physical properties
What physical properties of mineral is?
Physical properties of a mineral are Influenced largely by chemical composition and atomic structure of the mineral.
What is a geological mineral?
inorganic chemical compounds with a wide rage of physical and chemical properties.
What are the chemical physical and optical properties of gems?
Each gem (or mineral) has specific chemical and physical properties. For detailed informations consult the link bellow.
What is mineral oil and what are its physical properties and its formula?
What is mineral oil and what are its physical properties and its formula
Which of the following mineral is used more for its chemical components than for its physical properties?
Atomic Structure
Which is determined by the type and arrangement of atoms in a mineral?
Mighty fine question indeed! What determines the value of a mineral is the size, shape and the weight! Good luck!
How can minerals be identifed by their physical properties?
Yes
What determines the properties of mineral?
The elements that compose it and the arrangement of its atoms
Do the properties of a mineral depend on the type of mineral?
Yes each different mineral will have a unique set of physical properties.
Which two physical properties can together be used to distinguish a particular mineral from all others?
chemical composition and crystalline structure
