It is possible to get a false positive or a false negative result when testing mineral groups. Propose a situation that could lead to a false positive/negative for a particular group. Explain your reasoning.

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It is possible to get a false positive or a false negative result when testing mineral groups. Propose a situation that could lead to a false positive/negative for a particular group. Explain your reasoning.

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