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Why cant you rely on any single test or property when you are trying to identify a mineral?
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∙ 14y ago
Different minerals can share many, but not all, mineral characteristics. Characteristics would include hardness, streak color, crystal shape, reactions to acids, flame tests, density, and others.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoMinerals all have the same chemical structure
Many minerals share physical properties in common
Minerals physical properties can change very quickly
A mineral can only be subjected to a few tests before it degrades
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∙ 14y agoMore than one mineral could have similar results in the same test and many minerals have similar properties.
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∙ 11y agoDifferent minerals may share some similar properties to each other, so testing a range of variables eliminates the common properties to leave only the specific combination.
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∙ 13y agominerals can change color based on small imurities
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∙ 11y agoIf its on brainpop than its B)many minerals share physical properties in common
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Which information would probably be most helpful to someone trying to identify a mineral sample?
Many igneous rocks can be identified by the position of their minerals.
The first step of a scientific method is to identify the what?
The problem or what you are trying to figure out (the question).
Why do you identify the problem?
Depending on the 'field ' you are working in it means define what you are trying to solve.
How do you use the dichotomous key?
A dichotomous key is a key that is used to classify a organism. It is like a list of criteria. Each criteria leads to another which will eventually narrow the number of possible species until you arrive at a specific one.
Why do plants need mineral?
Why do plants need minerals? Plants need minerals to help them grow, its not a necessary as much as light, water, and carbon dioxide but if a plant can get N-P-K nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus then your plant will increase in height and grow more leaves.
Is color a useful property when trying to identify a mineral?
no, because the same mineral can be more than one color.
Which information would probably be most helpful to someone trying to identify a mineral sample?
Many igneous rocks can be identified by the position of their minerals.
A student broke a mineral sample with a type of a hammer on a sharp chisel what property is he investigating?
He is either investigating if it is facture or cleavage. Or he could be trying to test it's hardness. He is either investigating if it is facture or cleavage. Or he could be trying to test it's hardness.
Why must you look at the inside of a rock when trying to identify it?
it helps identfy it.
What are scientists trying to identify when they use koch's postulates?
the cause of a disease
Does Harvest Moon More friends of mineral town work the same as friends of mineral if trying to open circus in harvest moon cute?
yes
Describe why flammability is a chemical property rather than a physical property?
stop trying to cheat on wikianswers
Where can you find an s60 engine diagram for trying to identify a part?
haynes manual
What do engineers do when they identify a need?
clearly define th problem they are trying to solve
The first step of a scientific method is to identify the what?
The problem or what you are trying to figure out (the question).
Who invented the bike shelter?
The need to want to protect ones possessions from bad weather is so basic that I don't think it's possible to to identify a single inventor. It'd be like trying to pinpint the inventor of the knife sheath.
What is lodging property?
I Dont Know Thats What Im Trying To Find Out.
