Question

Anna collected several samples of a mineral that she believed were calcite. She also collected samples of quartz, talc, and gypsum.Which one property of calcite could she use to identify her samples as calcite rather than another mineral?

A. streak color
B. sample color
C. surface luster
D. acid reaction

Answer 1

The answer to the given question above would be option D. Based on the given scenario above about Anna collecting samples of a mineral, the property of calcite that she could use to identify her samples as calcite rather than another mineral is ACID REACTION. Hope this helps.