Which determines the chemical properties of minerals?

A.
crystal shape

B.
cleavage

C.
type of atoms

D.
luster

Question

Which determines the chemical properties of minerals?	
 
 A.
crystal shape
 
 B.
cleavage
 
 C.
type of atoms
 
 D.
luster

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

The chemical properties of a mineral are determined by the type of atoms which make up the mineral (c). Crystal shape has to do with the appearance of the mineral, so im sure that it doesn't have to do with the chemical properties of a mineral. I hope this helps...

anonymous · Answer

The chemical properties of minerals mainly reflect the chemical properties of the atoms present in each. ( i got this from http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/earth-and-planetary-sciences-halls/harry-frank-guggenheim-hall-of-minerals/properties-of-minerals/chemical-properties-of-minerals )