Mark each identification property as being either AMBIGUOUS OR DIAGNOSTIC. 1. Color 2. Luster 3. Streak 4. Hardness 5. Breakage_ 6. Reaction with acid 7. Specific Gravity_ 8. Magnetism_

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**Determine the Identification Property Type**

For each property, indicate whether it is "AMBIGUOUS" or "DIAGNOSTIC."

1. **Color** _____________________________________________
2. **Luster** _____________________________________________
3. **Streak** _____________________________________________
4. **Hardness** __________________________________________
5. **Breakage** ___________________________________________
6. **Reaction with acid** __________________________________
7. **Specific Gravity** _____________________________________
8. **Magnetism** _________________________________________

*Note: This educational activity focuses on understanding the properties used to identify minerals, facilitating the distinction between ambiguous and diagnostic characteristics.*
Transcribed Image Text:**Determine the Identification Property Type** For each property, indicate whether it is "AMBIGUOUS" or "DIAGNOSTIC." 1. **Color** _____________________________________________ 2. **Luster** _____________________________________________ 3. **Streak** _____________________________________________ 4. **Hardness** __________________________________________ 5. **Breakage** ___________________________________________ 6. **Reaction with acid** __________________________________ 7. **Specific Gravity** _____________________________________ 8. **Magnetism** _________________________________________ *Note: This educational activity focuses on understanding the properties used to identify minerals, facilitating the distinction between ambiguous and diagnostic characteristics.*
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Identification properties are characteristics used in mineralogy and geology to determine the identity of minerals. Some properties are more reliable for mineral identification (diagnostic), while others may not be as conclusive and can vary (ambiguous).

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