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Physical Properties of Minerals by TOP4U is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines the physical properties of minerals, including cohesion, elasticity, specific gravity, light transmission, color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage, and fracture. It explains how these properties can be used to identify minerals, emphasizing the importance of characteristics like hardness and streak over color. Additionally, it highlights the role of mineralogists in categorizing minerals based on their physical traits.
- Author
- TOP4U
- Language
- EN