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When one section of a mineral is the same as another section of the same mineral it is said to be a what?
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Is biotite a mineral or non-mineral?
Biotite is definitely a mineral. It's in the same family as muscovite, another mineral in the mica family.
What is a mineral with the same crystal system as salt?
Halite, which is the mineral name for salt, has a cubic crystal system. Therefore, another mineral with a cubic crystal system would be pyrite.
Is mineral oil the same as mineral turpentine?
No. Because of the confusion between turpentine, mineral turpentine, mineral spirits and mineral oil, I have included links to all of these substances. All of the above except mineral oil are toxic if one drinks them. Turpentine is the only one that is not a petroleum distillate. Mineral oil as sold in a pharmacy is for constipation and to be used as directed. See related links.
Why streak often is more useful for mineral identifion than color?
The color of a mineral's streak is always the same, hence diagnostic, whereas the color of a mineral can be highly variable.
Does each piece of mineral has the same crystal structure?
no not at all
Is biotite a mineral or non-mineral?
Biotite is definitely a mineral. It's in the same family as muscovite, another mineral in the mica family.
Can a mineral have the same crystal structure as another mineral?
Absolutely. For example, Galena and Halite.
How would a collector of minerals determine the hardness of an unknown mineral specimen.?
You start by scratching it and seek it's hardness. When you find its hardness, compare it to another mineral with the same hardness. If they look exactly the same, and have the same arrangements of minerals, then they are the exact same mineral.
How would collector of minerals determine the hardness of an unknown mineral specimen?
You start by scratching it and seek it's hardness. When you find its hardness, compare it to another mineral with the same hardness. If they look exactly the same, and have the same arrangements of minerals, then they are the exact same mineral.
Is the cleavage for a mineral always the same for that mineral?
Yes, all different samples of that mineral will have the same cleavage.
Is the cleavage for a mineral is always the same for that mineral?
Yes, all different samples of that mineral will have the same cleavage.
How can you describe figure that have the same shape and are the same size?
They are said to be congruent with one another
Is ruby and diamond the same type of mineral?
no they are not the same type of mineral.
What is a mineral with the same crystal system as salt?
Halite, which is the mineral name for salt, has a cubic crystal system. Therefore, another mineral with a cubic crystal system would be pyrite.
Why are diamonds and graphite not the same mineral?
They are the same mineral: carbon. The difference is in their molecular architecture.
Who said atoms of the same elements are always identical?
John Dalton. Check the related links section for more information.
What Triangles are congruent it they have the same?
If a triangle has the same 3 sides and the same 3 angles as another triangle then they are said to be congruent.
