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change, its mineralogy can change as well. minerals can be described by various physical properties which relate to their chemical structure and composition. common distinguishing characteristics include crystal structure and habit, hardness, lustre, diaphaneity, colour, streak, tenacity, cleavage, fracture
minerals can only be classified by more complex optical, chemical or x-ray diffraction analysis; these methods, however, can be costly and time-consuming. physical properties applied for classification include crystal structure and habit, hardness, lustre, diaphaneity, colour, streak, cleavage and fracture...
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