Question

List the observable properties that scientists use to identify minerals. Explain why chemical
properties are not always used to identify minerals. At least 3 sentences, Please!!!

Answer 1

@Khirro

Answer 2

@imammalik_806

Answer 3

@Mr.Z

Answer 4

Luster, streak, hardness, and fluorescence are typically the more common forms of identification.
Though chemical properties are commonly used within other fields of science, minerals are identified moreso by physical traits.
Take a mineral that seems overly "shiny", for instance. One would describe how the mineral has a luster about it, how the physical property is the reflection of light.

Answer 5

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