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KWilfred

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Calcite, halite, gypsum, and quartz are all light colored minerals with a similar appearance; however each mineral has a diagnostic property that makes it distinguishable from the others. Discuss in detail how you could easily identify these minerals.
 
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Which of the following types of music is NOT associated with the Caribbean?
 
  A) reggae
  B) calypso
  C) merengue
  D) jazz
  E) rumba


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Calcite reacts with acid and has three cleavage angles at non right angles.
Halite is salty with cleavage planes three directions of cleavage at right angles.
Gypsum is very soft, can be scratched with your fingernail. Quartz has a conchoidal fracture and will scratch glass.

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Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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