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Does corundum have metallic submetallic or non metallic luster?
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∙ 12y ago
Corundum's luster is metallic.
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Does quartz have a non metallic luster?
yes it is not a metal, but a crystal
Which class of elements has no luster and is a poor conductor?
non-metals mostly do not have the metallic luster and the electron clloud which leads to it and to good conductivity
What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals?
Metallic minerals are composed primarily of metallic elements and have a metallic luster and other properties, such as the ability to conduct electricity. Non-metallic minerals do not have these characteristics.
Why non silicate minerals have wider variety of crystalline structures than silicate minerasls do?
Non-silicate minerals contain oxygen and native elements. They have metallic and non-metallic lusters, and are very common.
What are the examples of non metallic minerals?
That's not a question, if you wanted to make it a question, you should have said "Can you give a name of a non metallic mineral?"
What are the types of luster?
The first one is metallic luster and it has the look of a polished metal. The second one is sub-metallic and it has the look of a metal that has been damaged by weathering or corrosion. The last one is nonmetallic and it doesn't have the look of metal.
Does garnet have a metallic or non metalic luster?
Ruby cannot be considered either as it is not an element. It is primarily made of corundum, which is a compound of aluminum (a metal) and oxygen (a nonmetal).
Does Halite have non-metallic luster?
halite is not a metallic luster
Which mineral can have a metallic and non metallic luster?
hematite can have both metallic and nonmetallic luster.
Is metallic luster more common than non-metallic luster?
no
Does phosphorus have a metallic luster?
No, phosphorous does not have a metallic luster. It is a non-metal, and as a result, it is dull and non-metallic.
What are the two main types of luster?
Metallic and non-metallic
How a glassy luster differs from a metallic luster?
Metallic: having a shiny or reflective surface Non-Metallic: having a dull or non-reflective surface If it is a dark colored luster, the metallic and non-metallic surface would still be the same. The surface is the only difference.
Is mineral luster classified as being metallic or opaque?
Mineral luster is broadly classified as metallic or non-metallic.
Name a non-metal that have metallic luster rarely?
some non metals have a rare property called as metallic luster
Does quartz have a non metallic luster?
yes it is not a metal, but a crystal
What are some examples of mineral luster?
Luster is categorized as metallic or non-metallic. Metallic luster is highly reflective, like chrome. Non-metallic is further divided by names such as dull, glassy, adamantine, waxy, silky, pearly, and greasy.
