Minerals Are Grouped into Mineral Classes Primarily on a Basis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Minerals are grouped into mineral classes primarily on a basis of ________.

• A)chemistry,specifically the cations within the chemical formula
• B)chemistry,specifically the anions within the chemical formula
• C)hardness;hard,soft,and medium are the three primary classes
• D)the number of cleavage directions present

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