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Determining the identity of a mineral by showing what it cannot be relies on the process of elimination, where specific properties are assessed to rule out potential candidates. By testing characteristics such as hardness, luster, color, streak, and cleavage, one can narrow down the possibilities. If a mineral fails to meet the defining criteria of known minerals, it can be effectively excluded from consideration, thereby clarifying its identity through contrast. This method leverages the unique combination of properties that distinguish one mineral from another.
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Why is oxygen teeth and honey not a mineral?
A mineral must follow a certain criteria. It has to be naturally occurring, generally inorganic homogeneous solid with a crystalline structure and a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition. Water cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid. Honey cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid and is organic Oxygen cannot be a mineral because it is a gas. Teeth cannot be a mineral they are organic. Ice, however, can be a mineral if it is formed naturally. Ice forming on your windshield is a mineral but ice from an ice cube tray is not a mineral.
What kind of mineral leaves a greenish-black streak and cannot be scratched by fluorite?
Pyrite
Which is an example if a mineral whose streak cannot be determined with a porcelin streak plate?
Hematite, gold, feldspar or magnetite
What mineral property cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
What is mineral water?
Mineral water is rain water that fell as distilled water, then drained into the ground where it dissolved out some of the minerals that are in the rocks. i.e. it became "mineralised" or polluted by, or contaminated by the ground minerals present in that area which can include poisons such as arsnic and cadmium. All bottelled mineral water should be checked for toxicity, read the label. You cannot beat rain water for drinking.
What can a mineral not be?
A mineral cannot be made from living organisms or have a uniform chemical composition that varies significantly from one specimen to another. Additionally, a mineral cannot be a synthetic or man-made material.
What can minerals not be?
A mineral cannot be organic. A mineral cannot be made by or composed of life forms.
What mineral cannot be scratched by another mineral?
A diamond. Actually, a diamond can be scratched my other minerals.
What mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
The color, luster, and crystal shape of a mineral may be observed just by looking at the mineral. Some minerals have very distinctive colors that help identify them. Although the color of a mineral can give away its identity, color is the least useful property for mineral identification.
Mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
Why is oxygen teeth and honey not a mineral?
A mineral must follow a certain criteria. It has to be naturally occurring, generally inorganic homogeneous solid with a crystalline structure and a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition. Water cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid. Honey cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid and is organic Oxygen cannot be a mineral because it is a gas. Teeth cannot be a mineral they are organic. Ice, however, can be a mineral if it is formed naturally. Ice forming on your windshield is a mineral but ice from an ice cube tray is not a mineral.
What mineral cannot resist scratching by any other mineral?
This is diamond.
Which mineral cannot scratch any mineral by itself?
Talc is the mineral that cannot scratch any mineral by itself. It has a Mohs hardness of 1, making it the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, which means it can be easily scratched by all other minerals.
How can minerals be identifyed?
There are many factors to consider when identifying minerals. However, one factor cannot be used solely to determine the type of mineral. Geologists check for color, streak, hardness, cleavage, specific gravity, and crystal form and mineral habit.
How does government affect your identity?
It can effect identity by anything it controls what u can and cannot do so therefore, it does.
Can I use mineral spirits as a substitute for xylene?
No, mineral spirits cannot be used as a substitute for xylene.
How do you know if a girl is really a guy?
Gender identity is personal and complex. Unless someone explicitly tells you about their gender identity, you cannot assume or determine it based on appearance or assumptions. It is important to respect individuals' self-identification and use the pronouns and terms they prefer.
