Physical and Chemical Properties of Minerals

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The mineral mica breaks evenly along flat sheets mainly because of its

Differences in hardness between minerals are most likely caused by the

One of the most abundant minerals in beach sand is quartz. Which property of quartz could account for its abundance?

Which mineral property is illustrated by the peeling of muscovite mica into thin, flat sheets?

The physical properties of minerals result from their

The relative hardness of a mineral can best be tested by

Scratching a mineral against a glass plate is a method used for determining the mineral's

Minerals are identified on the basis of