Question

Suppose you have two minerals. One mineral fractures into rough pieces, and a second mineral breaks into pieces with smooth surfaces.

What does this indicate?

A.
The second mineral is older than the first mineral.

B.
The second mineral is harder than the first mineral.

C.
Only the second mineral has crystalline structure.

D.
The two minerals have a different arrangement of their atoms.

Answer 1

@SolomonZelman if you have time.

Answer 2

@DanJS if you have time.

Answer 3

And last but not least... @lizzyrockefeller again when you are done helping the other person.

Answer 4

B

Answer 5

@lizzyrockefeller thanks

Answer 6

your welcome