The internal ordering of mineral crystals can be detected using
A)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
B)X-ray diffraction (XRD).
C)a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
D)cathodized axial tomography (CAT).

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X-ray diffraction (XRD) can be used to detect the internal ordering of mineral crystals. X-rays are directed at the mineral crystals and the resulting diffraction pattern provides information about the crystal structure and internal arrangement. MRI, SEM, and CAT are imaging techniques that provide different types of information about the sample, but do not specifically detect the internal ordering of mineral crystals.

The Internal Ordering of Mineral Crystals Can Be Detected Using