The internal ordering of mineral crystals is detected using ____________.
A)magnetic resonance imaging
B)X-ray diffraction
C)a scanning electron microscope (SEM)
D)cathodized axial tomography

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X-ray diffraction is a technique used to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystals, including minerals. It works by shining X-rays onto a crystal, which then diffract into a specific pattern that can be analyzed to determine the ordering of atoms within the crystal. Magnetic resonance imaging, a scanning electron microscope, and cathodized axial tomography are not typically used to detect the internal ordering of mineral crystals.

The Internal Ordering of Mineral Crystals Is Detected Using ____________