PLEASE ANSWER ASAP: Answer the following question in a short paragraph:
What determines the physical properties of a mineral?

Minerals have distinguishing physical properties that in most cases can be used to determine the identity of the mineral Among the properties we will discuss are: crystal habit, cleavage, hardness, density, luster, streak, color, tenacity, magnetism, and taste. Crystal Habit. In nature perfect crystals are rare.

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you didn't give any options but heres what i can tell you: an inference is likely to change based on additional observations. the latter is something that you have seen or sensed using your sensory organs while the former is like a conclusion out from what you have observed.