Which of the following characteristics applies to the mineral below? (multiple answers)

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Which of the following characteristics applies to the mineral below?  (multiple answers)

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To begin, consider what features are visible in the mineral image and how those features align with the listed options.
Option 1: Cleavage. The specimen presents flat, smooth, planar faces that resemble cleavage surfaces rather than randomly chipped or hackled fracture surfaces. This appearance suggests the mineral tends to break along well-defined planes, which is characteristic of cleavage.
Option 2: Glassy. A glassy texture would imply a vitreous, non-metallic luster and a smooth, almost glass-like surface. The mineral in the image does not look glassy; it has a metallic sheen rather than a transparent or translucent glassy look.
Option 3: Fracture. Fracture refers to surfaces produced by breaking without a clear cleavage plane, often curved or irregular. The visible faces appear to be flat and well-defined, not the irregular fracture surfaces typical of a fracture texture.
Option 4: Pearly. A pearly appearance involves a milky, iridescent luster like a pearl or nacre. The specimen shows a strong metallic luster, not a pearly or iridescent sheen, so this description does not fit.
Option 5: Metallic. The mineral displays a bright, shiny, metal-like surface consistent with metallic luster. This is a good match for a metallic mineral such as native metal or sulfide minerals.
Option 6: Dull. A dull surface would lack luster and appear matte. The specimen is clearly reflective and shiny, so dull is not a correct description.
In summary, the features that align with the given correct choices are the presence of cleavage planes on the faces (Option 1) and the strong metallic luster (Option 5). The remaining options describe textures or appearances (glassy, fracture, pearly, dull) that do not match what is seen in the image, so they are not correct descriptions for this mineral.": "

Earth & Environmental Science 2025-26 5.9 Mineral Test S- (45 Minutes ASYNC)

Which of the following characteristics applies to the mineral below? (multiple answers)

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