For the Majority of Minerals,the Streak Obtained When the Mineral

question 49

Multiple Choice

For the majority of minerals,the streak obtained when the mineral is scratched against a porcelain plate is

• A) only useful if the mineral is softer than the porcelain streak plate.
• B) always diagnostic of that mineral.
• C) not useful,because the porcelain will often chemically react with the mineral.
• D) always dark brown or black.

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