Answer:
Streak
Magnetism
Color
Specific gravity
Hardness
Cleavage
Explanation:
Minerals are usually identifies by their physical properties as well as their intrinsic chemical properties.
A wide range of these diagnostic tools are employed by a field geologist to determine what a mineral is.
- The color of a mineral is very distinct although overlaps occur with those of other minerals.
- Magnetism is exhibited by metallic minerals.
- Hardness is the degree of resistant of a mineral to breakage.
