Which of the following properties is generally the least useful in identifying minerals? (1 point)
hardness
streak
cleavage
color

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Which of the following properties is generally the least useful in identifying minerals? (1 point)
hardness
streak
cleavage
color

anonymous · Answer

its color

anonymous · Answer

Color

anonymous · Answer

@MAli13chineta was right, color is the least useful. The color of the specimen as it appears to the naked eye under normal lighting conditions. Some minerals such as gold will only appear as one color, but due to impurities and crystal light distortion, many minerals can appear in multiple colors. Therefore, observable specimen color is the least effective property in identification. Reference: http://www.answers.com/Q/What_properties_or_tests_are_used_to_identify_minerals

anonymous · Answer

The Cleavage, Hardness, and Streak are All Very Important to Identify Rocks

anonymous · Answer

hope we helped!

anonymous · Answer

@Fransisco_w you could've just copy and paste?

anonymous · Answer

thanks!! hope we helped Kelly

anonymous · Answer

thanks so much you guys, you did help!!

anonymous · Answer

Make sure to close the problem and have a nice day!