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Lustre

Colour

Cleavage

Hardness

Streak

Crystal Habit

Specific Gravity

Magnetism

Effervescence

Double Refraction

Taste

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What two ways can the appearance of a mineral help to identify it?

the color and streak or luster


What the worst way to identify a mineral?

The worst way to identify a mineral is by tasting it. When you are classifying a mineral by tasting it doesn't do much. So taste is the worst way to identify a mineral.


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Is the most reliable way to identify a mineral by using a combination of test?

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What is the least accurate way to identify a mineral?

The observable color is the least dependable method of mineral identification.


Can the physical properties of a mineral make it possible to identify the mineral?

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