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If a mineral leaves a red trail when scraped against an unglazed porcelain plate,which property of mineral is being measured?

If a mineral leaves a red trail when scraped against an unglazed porcelain plate,which property of mineral is being measured?
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If a mineral leaves a red trail when scraped against an unglazed porcelain plate,which property of mineral is being measured?

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The answer is color because it leaves a red trail

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You are testing the hardness of the mineral. You would probably have a table to help you determine the mineral from the hardness.
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