Yes you could say hornblrnde has a non-metallic luster, shiny flecked, very dark green or brown rock that doesn't break evenly. You know the shiyk flecks you see in granite tombstones and other random mountain boulders. that's hornblende!
Hornblende does not have a metallic luster. It typically has a non-metallic, vitreous to dull luster depending on its composition and crystal structure.
Calcite is a compound and therefore cannot be classified as a metal or nonmetal.
True. The luster of a mineral is described as either metallic or nonmetallic. Metallic luster reflects light like metal, while nonmetallic luster can vary from glassy to earthy in appearance.
Nonmetallic luster refers to a dull or earthy appearance of a mineral or material that lacks the shiny or reflective properties of metallic luster. Nonmetallic luster can be described as having a matte, powdery, or waxy finish, often seen in minerals like talc or graphite.
If a mineral has a shiny luster, is it matallicIf a mineral has no shiny luster, is it nonmetallic?
Hornblende does not have a metallic luster. It typically has a non-metallic, vitreous to dull luster depending on its composition and crystal structure.
Calcite is a compound and therefore cannot be classified as a metal or nonmetal.
True. The luster of a mineral is described as either metallic or nonmetallic. Metallic luster reflects light like metal, while nonmetallic luster can vary from glassy to earthy in appearance.
I think its nonmetallic as it is glass
a ruby is nonmetallic
yes
There is not enough information to go on. Many minerals fit this description, especially since there are several types of nonmetallic luster.
Nonmetallic luster refers to a dull or earthy appearance of a mineral or material that lacks the shiny or reflective properties of metallic luster. Nonmetallic luster can be described as having a matte, powdery, or waxy finish, often seen in minerals like talc or graphite.
The Luster of a mineral is it's appearance in the light. Also there are two types of Luster, metallic and nonmetallic.
The most common type of nonmetallic luster is called "vitreous" luster, which resembles the appearance of glass. Minerals with vitreous luster reflect light in a way that gives them a shiny and somewhat transparent look. Other types of nonmetallic luster include pearly, silky, and dull, but vitreous is the most frequently observed in various minerals.
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