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EAugust

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Define the tenacity of a mineral.
 
  A) Resistance to scratching
  B) Parting along a plane of weakness
  C) A specific pattern of fracturing
  D) Resistance to breaking or deforming

Question 2

________ is defined as a mineral's resistance to scratching.
 
  A) Hardness
  B) Cleavage
  C) Fracture
  D) Streak



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frankwu0507

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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