Crystal habit,such as needle-like,platy,or cubic,depends on _________
A) the color of the mineral's streak.
B) the class the mineral belongs to.
C) the wavelength of light reflected off the mineral surface.
D) the mineral's growth rate in different directions.

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Crystal habit is determined by the mineral's growth rate in different directions. Different crystal faces and shapes develop at different rates, leading to various crystal habits such as needle-like, platy, or cubic. The other options listed (A, B, and C) are unrelated to crystal habit.

Crystal Habit,such as Needle-Like,platy,or Cubic,depends on _________