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A mineral's ability to reflect light is a test for .?
luster
A mineral's ability to reflect light is a test for?
luster
How light reflects from a mineral's surfrace?
it can only reflect off a minerals surface if it had the luster of glassy, metallic or pearly if the mineral is whats called dull the darkness of that mineral cannot obsorb the light like the brighter minerals can
What is the difference between luster and streak?
Luster is the way a mineral reflects in the light. Streak is the color of a mineral in powdered form.
What is the streak color of copper?
light orange
What is A minerals ability to reflect light is a test for?
luster
What is a minerals ability to reflect light a test for?
luster
What does streak mean in science term?
In mineralogy, streak is the powder from a mineral when you rub it against a light colored hard surface. Streak is used to identify some minerals.
What luster does chalcopyrite have?
it's ability to reflect light
What mineral's ability to reflect light is a test for?
luster
A mineral's ability to reflect light is a test for .?
luster
A mineral's ability to reflect light is a test for?
luster
Why Is Streak A Useful Property For Identifying Minerals?
The streak of a mineral is much more accurate in identifying a mineral than color. The streak of a mineral can distinguish minerals with metallic and non-metallic luster. For example, metallic minerals generally have a dark streak whereas non-metallic luster minerals often have a light colored streak.
When reflecting light?
light is reflected when it falls on some object. every object has the ability to reflect light.
Which sense can be used to determine an objects ability to reflect light?
The eye
Which sense can be used to determine an object ability to reflect light?
Well, light is detected by one of the photoreceptors in your eyes, specifically "rods". Photoreceptors are the receptors used for sight. So, the sense of sight can be used to determine an object's ability to reflect light.
When light is reflected?
light is reflected when it falls on some object. every object has the ability to reflect light.
