Comparing the characteristics of two minerals, a student stated, "These two minerals are identical because they are both transparent and are six sided." Critique this statement.
A) This statement is true.
B) This statement is probably true, but the chemical composition would need to be known.
C) There are different types of six-sided crystals, so there is not enough information to say they are identical.
D) This statement is false.

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Simply having the characteristics of transparency and six-sidedness are not enough to make a definitive conclusion that the two minerals are identical. There are different types of crystals that can have the same external characteristics, so more information would need to be known about their chemical composition, internal structure, and other characteristics before making a definitive claim about their identity.

Comparing the Characteristics of Two Minerals, a Student Stated, "These