Minerals are classified into groups primarily on a basis of ____________.
A)chemistry,specifically the cations within the chemical formula
B)chemistry,specifically the anions within the chemical formula
C)hardness;hard,soft,and medium are the three primary classes
D)number of cleavage directions present

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Minerals are primarily classified based on their chemical composition, specifically the anions or anionic groups present in their chemical formula.

Minerals Are Classified into Groups Primarily on a Basis of ____________