Which of the following properties would be least useful for identifying a sample of calcite?
A)reaction to hydrochloric acid
B)three planes of cleavage
C)white color
D)hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale

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The white color of a mineral is not a definitive property for identification because many minerals can be white. The reaction to hydrochloric acid, three planes of cleavage, and a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale are more specific and useful properties for identifying calcite.

Which of the Following Properties Would Be Least Useful for Identifying