Different Formats for Different Numeric Values (Format Function) A user-defined format expression for numbers can have from one to four sections separated by semicolons. If the format argument contains one of the named numeric formats, only one section is allowed.
Because streak is a more accurate illustration of the mineralâs color, streak is a more reliable property of minerals than color for identification. Hardness is one of the better properties of minerals to use for identifying a mineral. Hardness is a measure of the mineralâs resistance to scratching.
Physical Properties: Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the composition of matter. Physical properties are used to observe and describe matter. Physical properties include: appearance, texture, color, odor, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility, polarity, and many others. The three states of matter are: solid, liquid, and gas. The melting point and boiling point are related to changes of the state of matter.