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iveyjurea

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Determine if cubic zirconia meets the definition of a mineral. If the substance doesn't meet the definition, specify which part of the definition doesn't apply.
 
  A) not a mineral because it's not a naturally occurring solid
  B) not a mineral because it's organic
  C) not a mineral because it doesn't possess a definite or slightly variable chemical composition
  D) not a mineral because it's not ordered atomic structure
  E) It's a mineral because it meets all the required characteristics.

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Diamond can cut through quartz. What does this suggest?
 
  A) Quartz is very weak.
  B) Diamond is very strong.
  C) Quartz is somewhat weak and diamond is somewhat strong.
  D) Both are very weak but diamond is only a bit strong.


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Briannahope

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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