Multiple choice

Which of the following properties is not true for minerals?

  1. Different crystalline structure

  2. Degree of transparency

  3. Different minerals break in different ways showing the same types of cleavage.

  4. Luster is a property of minerals

  5. Minerals show greasiness as a property

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Minerals tend to break along lines or smooth surfaces when hit sharply. Different minerals break in different ways showing different types of cleavage.