Which of the following is true about tests we can perform on a mineral?

A. many common minerals react (effervesce) with dilute hydrochloric acid
B. a streak plate is used to determine how hard a mineral is
C. many minerals are strongly magnetic
D. a softer mineral will scratch a harder mineral
E. None of these choices are correct.


Answer: E

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