Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Tasting halite is an acceptable method for identifying the mineral since a human cannot physically see its atoms
B) Color is the most effective method for identifying if a mineral is halite
C) Cleavage in a mineral means that a mineral break along flat surfaces
D) Fracture means that a mineral breaks apart at planes or weak bonds
E) Specific gravity compares the weight of a substance to an equal volume of water
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