Minerals Are Classified into Groups Primarily on the Basis of ____________

question 25

Multiple Choice

Minerals are classified into groups primarily on the 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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