Color is not an important property of a mineral.
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Option B: This statement is true. The color of a mineral is often caused by the presence of certain chemicals or impurities within the mineral. Option C: This statement is incorrect. The Mohs scale measures the hardness of a mineral, not its color. Show more…
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