Asked by Dr.Priyanka Verma on Jun 28, 2024
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Which mineral property is the least reliable for identifying a mineral?
A) cleavage
B) luster
C) crystal form
D) streak
E) color
Cleavage
The tendency of a mineral to break along smooth flat surfaces according to its crystal structure.
Luster
The way a mineral reflects light from its surface, which can be metallic, glassy, dull, etc., and is used in mineral identification.
Color
The characteristic of visual perception described through hue, saturation, and brightness.
- Acquire knowledge about the characteristics of typical minerals.
- Develop an understanding of crystal structure and its consequential significance in mineralogy.
Verified Answer
CA
Cecilia Alexandria GodoyJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Color is the least reliable for identifying a mineral because many minerals can exhibit a wide range of colors due to impurities, while others can have the same color despite being different minerals.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the characteristics of typical minerals.
- Develop an understanding of crystal structure and its consequential significance in mineralogy.