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The 4 major characteristics of a mineral are:
-It is formed by natural processes- not man made
-It is inorganic- it's not alive, it never will be
-It is a crystalline solid- a definite volume and shape with a repeating structure
-It can be an element or compound with a definite chemical composition- made the same each time w/ and orderly arrangement of atoms
Also, another answer might be:
-Texture
-Hardness
-Luster or shine
-Color/streak
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What are 5 characteristics all minerals have in common?
To meet the definition of a mineral, a substance must be an inorganic, naturally occurring solid, with a set parameter of chemical formulas and a crystalline structure. Non-defining physical properties or characteristics of minerals include: hardness, luster, cleavage, crystal structure, chemical formula, streak, radioactivity, refraction, magnetism, and pleochroism.
Why cant you rely on any single test or property when you are trying to identify a mineral?
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.
What are the features of two major groups of minerals?
silicate minerals and non silicate minerals
What characteristics do countries have have in common?
Each one, however, has four specific characteristics that define it as a country. These are 1. clearly defined territory, 2. population, 3. sovereignty, and 4. a government
How do scientist tell one minerals apart?
You can tell if a mineral is a mineral by its characteristics: *color *luster *streak *hardness *cleavage/fracture *crystalline structure
What taste characteristics can be found in some minerals, such as a salty or bitter taste?
Some minerals can have taste characteristics such as salty or bitter taste.
What are the five charcteristics of minerals?
The five characteristics of minerals are: 1)Nature made 2)Non-living 3)consisting of a chemical composition 4)crystal-like patterns or structures 5)solid
What are characteristics of vitamins?
They aren't found in rocks and minerals.
What are two items used to classify minerals?
Luster and composition are two characteristics used to classify minerals.
What are the shared characteristics of all minerals?
All minerals are inorganic, solid, have a crystalized structure and are formed in nature.
How many basic characteristics do all minerals share?
All minerals share five basic characteristics: they are naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, have a specific chemical composition, and possess a crystalline structure.
Is studying the characteristics of minerals and rocks a goal in geology?
No, it is mineralogy!!
Is metamorphic a type of mineral?
Metamorphic is a group of rocks with similar characteristics. There are minerals in the rocks so they could be considered made of minerals but they are not minerals themselves.
All minerals share the following characteristics exept?
All minerals share the following characteristics except organic origin, meaning minerals are inorganic substances, whereas organic materials derive from living organisms.
What are the 8 characteristics used to classify minerals?
The eight characteristics used to classify minerals are color, streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, and crystal form. These properties help geologists identify and differentiate between different types of minerals based on their physical and chemical characteristics.
What are some characteristics of sedimentary?
it can be made up of minerals that come together
How do you identify minerals I Me My We Our?
Minerals have certain properties, or characteristics, that help to identify them. Minerals can be identified by their color, luster, streak, cleavage, hardness, specific gravity, and even by their chemical composition.
