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notis

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True or False: Color is always a reliable property for identifying a mineral.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Two minerals are clearly different (based on hardness and cleave) but have the same color. What can be done to identify the minerals based on color?
 
  A) Submerge the minerals.
  B) Hit them with a hammer.
  C) Conduct a streak test.
  D) Weigh them.


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Brummell1998

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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