How Do We Identify Minerals?

How Do We Identify Minerals?
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Most minerals can be identified by their physical properties. In this Earth science printable, students will review how we identify minerals, and will use the Mohs scale of hardness to answer several questions.

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Concepts and Challenges Earth Science
Concepts and Challenges of Earth Science
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