Multiple Choice
For the majority of minerals,the streak color obtained when the mineral is scratched against a porcelain plate is ____________.
A) likely to be diagnostic only if the mineral is hard enough to scratch porcelain
B) more variable than the color in hand sample among crystals
C) less variable than the color in hand sample among crystals
D) always dark brown or black
Correct Answer:
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