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The elements that are very brittle and have no metallic luster are called non metals. For example- Sulphur, Phosphorus and Graphite.

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Elements that generally have a shiny or metallic luster?

Metals such as gold, silver, copper, and aluminum typically have a shiny or metallic luster due to their ability to reflect light. This luster comes from the way the atoms are arranged in a regular pattern within these metallic elements, allowing light to bounce off their surfaces. Non-metals generally do not exhibit this metallic luster.


The term luster is most closely associated with which type of element?

All elements have luster, just different types. Metals have very shiny lusters. Nonmetals have very dull lusters. Metalloids are usually a mixture of the two, or one of the other. For example, Silicon is very brittle (like most nonmetals are) but has a shiny luster (like most metals)


What is the definition of elements that are shiny and that conduct electricity?

Elements that are shiny and conduct electricity are called metals. These elements have a high luster, or metallic shine, and their outer electrons are free to move, allowing them to conduct electricity. Examples of shiny, metallic elements include copper, silver, and gold.


A metolloid has?

A metalloid has properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals. These elements typically have characteristics of both metallic and nonmetallic elements, such as being semi-conductive, brittle, and having varying degrees of metallic luster. Examples of metalloids include silicon, arsenic, and germanium.


Does calcite have metallic luster?

No. It is transparent and does not contain metals.

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What are the charactiristics of non metals?

Non-metallic elements are very brittle, and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets.They are not able to conduct electricity and heat very well.They have no metallic luster, and do not reflect light.


The luster of a mineral that shines like a new coin is?

It's called a metallic luster.


Elements that generally have a shiny or metallic luster?

Metals such as gold, silver, copper, and aluminum typically have a shiny or metallic luster due to their ability to reflect light. This luster comes from the way the atoms are arranged in a regular pattern within these metallic elements, allowing light to bounce off their surfaces. Non-metals generally do not exhibit this metallic luster.


Is beryllium luster?

i dont know sorry No. It is characterized by stiffness.


What has a shiny luster?

Silicon is something that has a shiny luster even though it is naturally quite brittle. Other things with a shiny luster include mineral quartz, metallic hematite, and galena.


What is coals luster?

Coal typically has a dull or matte luster, meaning it does not shine like metals or some minerals. It can appear dull, black, and brittle in texture.


What is it called when the surface reflects light on a mineral?

It is called luster. Luster describes how a mineral's surface reflects light and can be categorized as metallic or non-metallic.


What are the 5 properties of nonmetals?

They are poor conductors, brittle, not ductile in their solid state, show no metallic luster, and have a low density.


Which mineral can have a metallic and non metallic luster?

hematite can have both metallic and nonmetallic luster.


The term luster is most closely associated with which type of element?

All elements have luster, just different types. Metals have very shiny lusters. Nonmetals have very dull lusters. Metalloids are usually a mixture of the two, or one of the other. For example, Silicon is very brittle (like most nonmetals are) but has a shiny luster (like most metals)


What is the way the surface of a mineral reflects light called?

The way the surface of a mineral reflects light is called luster. Luster describes how light is reflected off the surface of a mineral, and it can be categorized as metallic or non-metallic.


Do diamonds have luster metallic?

Diamonds do not have a metallic luster; diamond luster is adamantine to waxy.