3 years ago

Which of the following is NOT a major characteristic used to identify minerals? a. hardness c. density b. magnetism d. luster

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<span>Magnetism is a force which attract or repel a magnetic object like iron.
Magnetism is not a major characteristic used to identify minerals, because, every mineral do not have magnetic properties in it. Only few minerals like Iron-nickel have it and thus, it is not possible to identify a mineral using magnetism.</span>

Elden [556K]3 years ago

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The answer would be B.)Magnetism

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