Why is color not always a useful property in mineral identification? Give an example of a mineral that supports your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Color is frequently not a diagnostic property for mineral identification because tiny impurities in the mineral's chemical composition can influence or dramatically change the mineral's color. Fluorite, for example, can be yellow, clear, blue, or purple.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) lingua franca B) dialect C) Creole D) Pidgin

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The sinking of the Mississippi River Delta around New Orleans has led to decreased wetlands in Louisiana

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Most of the world's population is concentrated in areas that are designated ________ climates

A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E

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