Yes, metals are lustrous but NOT all of them.
The shininess of the metal is known as its luster. Luster refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral, rock, or metal, and it can vary from metallic to dull.
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Yes, nickel has a luster. It is a silvery-white metal with a shiny appearance.
Luster is a physical property.
Galena has a metallic luster, which means it appears shiny and reflective like metal.
NO. It's a property of metals.
Because it is a metal.
yes
"metallic" is the name for a luster. It means it looks shiny like polished metal.
yes it is not a metal, but a crystal
Americium typically has a silvery-white metallic luster.
Yes, the luster of platinum jewelry is a physical change. The luster is a result of the surface properties of the platinum metal, such as its reflection of light, without any alteration to the chemical composition of the metal.