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Is a mirror made out of glass?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Yes, mirror is of usually of glass. The transparent glass is there to support an extremly thin metal foil which reflects light. The metal foil is painted at the back to prevent it from being scratched.

Mirrors can be of pure metal to or in nature of water!

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