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What characteristic of a mineral?
rough, sharp
Which is not an essential characteristic of any mineral?
It's wind.
Is a crystal structure an essential characteristic of any mineral?
Yes, a crystal structure is an essential characteristic of any mineral. Minerals are defined as naturally occurring inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure, which gives them unique physical properties. The arrangement of atoms in a crystal lattice influences the mineral's hardness, cleavage, and other characteristics. Without a defined crystal structure, a substance would not be classified as a mineral.
What is the main characteristic of a diode?
It conducts in only one direction.
Certain minerals usually break along flat surfaces while other minerals break unevenly the characteristic is due to the?
cleavege of the mineral
Which of the following in not a main characteristic of a mineral?
The ability to produce energy is not a main characteristic of a mineral. Minerals are typically characterized by their chemical composition, crystal structure, hardness, and color.
What is a characteristic property of the mineral pyrite?
The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
What characteristic of a mineral?
rough, sharp
Which mineral is an ore of iron and has a characteristic of reddish brown streak?
The mineral is hematite.
What is the characteristic of a mineral that is revealed by testing what substances can scratch it and what the mineral can scratch?
it is hardness
What is an accessory mineral?
An accessory mineral is a mineral present in small amounts in a rock, but not considered to be characteristic of the rock.
A sometimes misleading characteristic when identifying a mineral?
color
Which of the followings is not a characteristic of a mineral?
man-made {apex}
Which is not an essential characteristic of any mineral?
It's wind.
Which is characteristic of a mineral?
It must be naturally occurring and crystalline.
Which is not a characteristic common to all mineral?
metallic luster
What is the most unreliable characteristic of a mineral?
Color is often considered the most unreliable characteristic of a mineral because it can vary widely even within the same mineral species. Factors such as impurities, alteration, and external conditions can all influence the color of a mineral, leading to inconsistencies in color as a reliable identification feature.
