Use the information and data table below to answer the question. Students tested several samples of rocks and minerals. The students used the table below to identify the samples.Two groups of students tested the same mineral sample. One group identified the mineral as calcite. The other group identified the mineral as topaz. Which test would best identify the sample?

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Use the information and data table below to answer the question. Students tested several samples of rocks and minerals. The students used the table below to identify the samples.<br><img src='https://fatskills.com/images2/science-questions/Maryland-2011-5-15.PNG'><br>Two groups of students tested the same mineral sample. One group identified the mineral as calcite. The other group identified the mineral as topaz. Which test would best identify the sample?