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True false hardness is determined by how easily a mineral can be scratched?
True, hardness is determined by how easily a mineral can be scratched. The Mohs scale is commonly used to measure hardness, with higher numbers indicating greater hardness.
Is it true of false that determining boiling point is not a great way to identify a mineral?
True. Boiling point is not a reliable characteristic for identifying minerals because many minerals have overlapping boiling points. Other properties like hardness, cleavage, and color are more effective for mineral identification.
A mineral that does not split apart evenly has the property of fracture?
Correct. Minerals that do not split apart evenly, like quartz or obsidian, exhibit fracture instead of cleavage. Fracture can be described as uneven, conchoidal, splintery, or fibrous, depending on how the mineral breaks.
One way to help identify a mineral is to rub it against a piece of porcelain tile this procedure tests what?
This procedure tests the hardness of the mineral. By observing the streak left on the tile, one can compare it to the hardness scale (Mohs scale) to help identify the mineral.
Why is coal not a true mineral?
Coal is not considered a mineral because it is organic in nature, formed from the remains of plants. Unlike minerals, which are inorganic and have a crystalline structure, coal does not have a consistent chemical composition or crystal structure. This distinction classifies coal as a sedimentary rock rather than a mineral.
A mineral can not be?
That is not true. Mineral EXIST therefore they "are".
What is the powdered form of the mineral?
The powder indicates the true color of the mineral and is an aid in mineral identification. That can also be called a streak.
The true color of a mineral is called?
The color of the powdered form of a mineral is called
Why is a rock a mineral?
This is true by definition.
Is the following question true or false a mineral can scratch any mineral harder than itself?
True. In general, a mineral can scratch any mineral that is softer than itself according to Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness. This means that a mineral with a higher number on the scale can scratch a mineral with a lower number.
Is coal a true mineral?
No, it is not because it is organic.
Is luster considered the true color of a mineral?
No, luster refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral, like metallic or non-metallic. The true color of a mineral is determined by its inherent chemical composition.
If your deficient in a certain mineral can you taste it?
It is true that if you are deficient in a certain mineral you may have an enhanced ability to taste that mineral, and it will taste good.
Is density a given mineral that can have varying densities?
Not exactly sure what you mean...do you mean "true or false: a given mineral can have varying densities?" If you do mean that, than the answer is true.
Is it true that the simplest kind of substance in nature is a mineral?
no
Is sodium chloride a mineral salt?
Yes, it is true.
Is it true or false mineral can scratch any mineral harder than itself?
False. A mineral can only scratch another mineral if it is harder than that mineral according to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
