________ is a mineral property defined by the density of the mineral sample divided by the density of water (1.0 g/cm³).
A)Mass
B)Specific gravity
C)Luster
D)Streak

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Specific gravity is defined as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance (usually water). Therefore, choice B (specific gravity) is the correct answer. Mass (choice A), luster (choice C), and streak (choice D) are not related to the specific gravity of a mineral.

________ Is a Mineral Property Defined by the Density of the Mineral