A mineral property defined as the density of the mineral sample divided by the density of water (1.0 g/cm³)is A) mass. B) specific gravity. C) luster. D) streak.

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The property described in the question is specific gravity, which is defined as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance (usually water). Therefore, the correct answer is B) specific gravity.

A Mineral Property Defined as the Density of the Mineral