How each characteristic of minerals can help distinguish one mineral from others?

Question

1. Crystal Structure
2. Molecular Structure
3. Melting temperature
4. Cleavage
5. Density

Answer 1

Each mineral has its own unique set of physical and chemical properties. We test these properties to identify the mineral.

You can look up the definition of each term yourself, just remember that one of these alone does not necessarily identify the mineral. It is the combination of all 5 characteristics taken together that identifies the mineral.