If we took the masses of each sample that wouldn't help us determine the actual mineral type since mass is a(n) that can change without identifying the substance.

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If we took the masses of each sample, that wouldn't help us determine the actual mineral type since mass is a quantitative property that can change without identifying the substance. Unlike qualitative properties, which can provide specific information about the composition and characteristics of a material, mass alone does not give enough information to uniquely identify a mineral type. Other properties like crystal structure, hardness, color, streak, and cleavage are typically more useful for identification.