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Why are the other mineral properties less useful for identification?
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∙ 12y ago
it's because there are too many other minerals which share the same property.
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Explain why each mineral has its own properties different from every other mineral?
Because they each are made of different elements and therefore have different chemical compositions.
What makes graphite a useful dry lubricant?
Graphite is a naturally occurring mineral that has many useful properties. It is a dry lubricant meaning it does not require any water or oil to lubricate surfaces. Graphite is useful as a dry lubricant because of its following properties: It is non-reactive and chemically inert meaning it does not interact with other compounds and will not corrode or react with other surfaces. It has a low coefficient of friction meaning that surfaces coated in graphite will slide against each other with minimal resistance. It is electrically conductive meaning it can be used to dissipate static electricity. It is thermally conductive meaning it can help dissipate heat from surfaces it coats.These properties make graphite a useful dry lubricant in many applications such as in the manufacture of locks automotive parts and even as a coating for medical instruments.
Partial molar property and its applications?
Partial molar properties are useful thermodynamic properties because their molar average equals the property itself. In this article, we present a description of partial properties in general, and we show that for many partial properties, partial molar properties being a subset, the property is a molar average of the partial properties. Although partial molar properties remain the most useful, several of the other partial properties could have practical applications. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009
What properties of diamonds make them useful in a variety of applications?
Because diamonds are the stringest substance it is great to make other appliance stronger
What are three steps in obtaining a metal from its ore?
1. Rock must crushed and separated into useful metal and ore 2. Magnets are used to separate some of the metals 3. The rock is then mixed with other metals to make alloys that have more useful physical and chemical properties
Why are other mineral properties less useful for identification?
because it is not the color that matters but the jedbots that matters.
What properties are least useful in identifying a mineral?
Color and streak would be the least useful, because they may be shared by a multitude of other minerals.
What two properties are least useful in identifying a mineral?
Color and streak would be the least useful, because they may be shared by a multitude of other minerals.
Why should you test several when identifying mineral?
Testing serveral properties is useful because some minerals many have similar or the same properties as each other. Testing several properties greatly reduces the chances of a misidentification.
What are the elements in groups 3 through 12 that have many useful properties?
well they have many useful properties. one of them is that they can sing and the other is they can dance.:)
What are uses of a mineral resources?
Gemstones Metals Other useful minerals
Explain why each mineral has its own properties different from every other mineral?
Because they each are made of different elements and therefore have different chemical compositions.
Is thickness a characteristic of minerals?
Although minerals may have habits which include varying dimensions of height versus width, thickness is not a term normally associated with mineral characteristics. The usual characteristics used in mineral identification are luster, hardness, crystal system, streak color, specific gravity, and other properties which may depend on laboratory testing.
A rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit is called?
a pancake
Why is color considered to be the worst property to use when identifying a mineral?
the color of a mineral specimen can vary, depending on many variables. however, other properties of identifying a mineral are more trustworthy and stable.
What three question would you ask about minerals?
For simple identification purposes you should ask: what is the hardness of the mineral compared to other minerals; what is the color (streak) of the mineral when scratched on an unglazed porcelain ceramic surface; and does the mineral react with dilute hydrochloric acid or vinegar, indicating whether or not it's a carbonate mineral. Other identifiers would be the mineral's specific gravity, lustre, and crystal classification.
Can the properties of a mineral be seen or measured in some way?
Yes, because you can use the Mohs scale and use other things.
