The single property that can be used to identify any mineral is ____________.
A) color
B) luster
C) cleavage
D) none of the above; multiple properties must be used to diagnose a mineral

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A single property is not sufficient to identify a mineral. Multiple properties such as color, luster, cleavage, hardness, density, and crystal form must be examined and compared to known mineral properties to diagnose a mineral.

The Single Property That Can Be Used to Identify Any