The four characteristics that minerals share are being formed in nature, being a solid, being non living, and crystal line structure.
What four characteristics do all minerals share?
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The 7 tests are:
1. Color 2. Luster 3. Cleavage&Fracture 4. Streak 5. Hardness 6. Density 7. Special Properties
When scientists are trying to identify a mineral they perform a series of tests. List the 7 different tests that can be performed in identifying minerals.
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