Question

Which properties are used to identify minerals? Select 3 choices.

Answer 1

Used to identify properties are

• luster
• magnetism
• streak

Answer 2

Answer:

Magnetism, Luster, Streak

Explanation:

Properties of minerals are usually used by the mineralogist to identify or determine the identity of a mineral (specimen).

Magnetism: is the property of the mineral that attract or repel other magnetic materials.

Luster: is the property of minerals that shows how the surface of the minerals reflect s light and it is usually affected by the brilliance of the light that is used to observe the mineral surface.

Streak: usually shows the true color of minerals and used to be in powered form.