Question

Which correctly lists three properties that are used to identify minerals?

luster, weight, streak
magnetism, size, weight
size, weight, luster
streak, luster, magnetism

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Answer 1

Answer:

Most minerals can be characterized and classified by their unique physical properties: hardness, luster, color, streak, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, and tenacity

Answer 2

Answer:

luster, weight, streak

Explanation:

• Minerals can be distinguished by a variety of characteristics. Color, streak, luster, weight, crystal form, cleavage, specific gravity, and habit are the most frequent characteristics used to identify minerals. Even when a geologist is out in the field, most of these can be easily analyzed.

• The five qualities of a mineral are that it is naturally occurring, solid, inorganic, crystalline, and has the same chemical composition throughout.