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Properties of Minerals — Quiz

Question 8 • Earth and Space Science

What inference can be drawn about the relationship between atomic symmetry and external crystal shape in the modeled halite variations?

Answer
A
Atomic symmetry is unrelated to any observable mineral properties.
B
Lower atomic symmetry produces irregular external crystal forms.
C
Crystal shape is unaffected by internal atomic symmetry.
D
Higher atomic symmetry produces irregular external crystal forms.
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