Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) Tasting halite is an acceptable method for identifying the mineral since a human cannot physically see its atoms
• B) Color is the most effective method for identifying if a mineral is halite
• C) Cleavage in a mineral means that a mineral break along flat surfaces
• D) Fracture means that a mineral breaks apart at planes or weak bonds
• E) Specific gravity compares the weight of a substance to an equal volume of water

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