please help me!
2007-03-15 09:04:40 · 3 answers · asked by IMNOTOKAY!!! 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The least effective physical property in identifying a mineral would be color because minor impurities in a mineral can cause wide variations in color.
The most effective... that's a tough one. I'd go with hardness, because knowing the hardness of a mineral can tell you a lot about what kind of mineral you definately are not dealing with - then you can use other properties (cleavage/fracture tendency, luster, streak, etc) to narrow it down even further.
2007-03-15 09:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Density is a pretty good measure if you have the equipment. Color is generally the worst property.
2007-03-15 14:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most effective - streak
least - color
2007-03-15 11:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by Hzl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋