Why are physical properties such as hardness or cleavage useful to geologists when identify minerals? 0)
A)
Physical properties are determined by a mineral's hardness, which are
unique to each mineral
B)
Physical properties are determined by a mineral's cleavage, which are
unique to each mineral
C)
Physical properties are determined by a mineral's bond strength, which are
unique to each mineral
D)
Physical properties are unique to each mineral and are determined by the
mineral's chemical composition and atomic structure,