Minerals can be described by various physical properties which relate to their chemical structure and composition. Common distinguishing characteristics include crystal structure and habit, hardness, lustre, diaphaneity, colour, streak, tenacity, cleavage, fracture, parting, and specific gravity. More specific tests for minerals include magnetism, taste or smell, radioactivity and reaction to acid.
The revolutions of 1848â49 in the German states, the opening phase of which was also called the March Revolution (German: Maerzrevolution), mÃ¤rzrevolution were initially part of The revolutions of 1848 that broke out in Many european. countrieshe revolutions spread across Europe; they erupted in Austria and Germany, beginning with the large demonstrations on March 13, 1848, in Vienna. This resulted in the resignation of Prince von Metternich as chief minister to Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria, and his going into exile in Britain.
This was one of the only cases of success for the 1848 revolutions, but the subsequent revolutions it inspired all failed due to liberal/nationalist ideological differences and inability to maintain resistance efforts.In the German States, news spread about the 1848 French Revolution.Many in the 38 independent German states clamored for constitutions and governments similar to the French republic, but the assembly in charge of organizing a Constitution failed to gain enough support.n the German States, news spread about the 1848 French Revolution. Many in the 38 independent German states clamored for constitutions and governments similar to the French republic, but the assembly in charge of organizing a Constitution failed to gain enough support.