Question

Which property of a mineral sample does not influence how quickly it settles in water? 1) density 2) hardness 3) shape 4) size

Answer 1

Answer;

4) size

Explanation;

• The mineral’s physical properties are used in identifying minerals and are determined by its chemical composition and crystal structure.
• Streak is the color of the mineral in powdered form and since it is a more accurate illustration of the mineral’s color, its is a more reliable property of minerals than color for identification.
• Hardness is one of the better properties of minerals to use for identifying a mineral. Hardness is a measure of the mineral’s resistance to scratching.
• Density may be used to identify minerals. It is used to describe the amount of matter in a certain amount of space. Substances that have more matter packed into a given space have higher densities.