Which of the Following Statements About Mineral Identification Is NOT

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mineral identification is NOT true?

• A) Many types of minerals occur in more than one color.
• B) Many different types of minerals may exhibit the same color.
• C) Color is one of the most reliable ways by which minerals can be identified.
• D) A mineral may receive its color from only minute amounts of specific elements included within its structure.

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Definitions:

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Reduced Range

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