Why Do Thin Sections Help Geologists Identify Minerals Better Than

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Multiple Choice

Why do thin sections help geologists identify minerals better than with a hand specimen alone?

• A)Thin sections allow the geologist to identify the chemicals within the minerals.
• B)Each mineral transmits polarized light differently and displays variations in colors.
• C)Looking at a thin section allows the geologist to see the atomic structure of the minerals.
• D)Cutting a thin section removes the weathered surface and shows the minerals' true colors.

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