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Q: Why is the color of a mineral not a reliable?
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How reliable is color when determining what a mineral is?

Color is the least reliable of a mineral's characteristics used in its identification.


Why is color not as reliable indicator of a mineral?

It's not reliable because there can be more than one mineral with that color


Which mineral property is the least reliable for identifying a mineral?

the color is the least reliable source!


What is the least reliable mineral identification property?

Color.


What is the least reliable property to use to identify a mineral?

color!!


What is the least reliable physical property for mineral identification?

Color


Why is using a mineral's streak more reliable then using color to identify a mineral?

Some minerals can be the same color but have different streaks.


Not a reliable indicator of a mineral's identity because it can be changed by weathering?

Color


Why isn't color the most reliable method of minerl identification?

A mineral specimen's color can be affected by radiation or impurities. A better method would be to use the mineral's streak, the color of the mineral in powdered form.


What is the most unreliable characteristic of a mineral?

Color, due to the effects of impurities, is the least reliable identifying mineral characteristic.


Does the color of a minerals streak depend on the color of the mineral?

No. It can vary from the visible color of the mineral and, since visible color of them ineral is not a reliable indicator of type, it is important to learn to use streak, (along with other factors), to correctly identify a mineral.


What is most reliable way to identify mineral?

Take a slate and slide the mineral/rock on it to find its true color and its streak.