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Question 28 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

Molten materials cool at different rates. Which property of a mineral does this affect?

Answer
A
color
B
luster
C
crystal size
D
crystal shape

Explanation

The rate at which molten material cools affects how much time crystals have to grow. Slow cooling generally produces larger crystals, while rapid cooling produces smaller crystals. Therefore, the property affected is crystal size.

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