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i asked my teacher and he said just to put metallic or shiny to describe the color. the luster is metallic according to my book.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agocolor and luster are similar because they each can help identify a mineral because luster is a way of telling the way shine so that you can tell if is a certain type of mineral. Color is also a way to tell if the mineral is a certain type of mineral because the color is the shade of the mineral so it helps decide if it can be a certain type of mineral.
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∙ 15y agoColor is the reflected light of an object, and luster is the shine of an object. They are similar because shine is the reflection of light, and color is the reflection of visible light. The both reflect light. They are different because color is reflection of visible light, and luster just reflects light in general.
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∙ 12y agoColor can help identify minerals by how those few minerals that always have their own characteristic color. Luster on the other hand you must simply check it's luster. :)
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What is nitrogen color and luster?
Nitrogen is colorless it has absolutely no color.
What is hornblenbe luster?
Luster: vitreous hardness: 6-5 clevage: perfect frature:splintey color: green, brown, black
Is platinum luster?
Platinum has a metallic luster.
What is the ability of mineral appears when it reflects light?
A mineral's ability to reflect light is called its luster. The different terms that describe luster are earthy, metallic, greasy and silky.
Does hydrogen have a luster?
oxygen does not have luster seeing as it is invisible, it is said to be malleable though.
What is the Aluminum color and luster?
Aluminum is silver/gray in color and has a shiny luster.
What is the luster and color for iron?
The luster of iron is metallic and the color of iron is greyish-white.
What is the similar word for shine?
luster
What is the color of luster?
Luster is not a color, but a visible characteristic of the mineral's reflection of light off it's surface. In this case, the color of biotite is dark brown to black, but it's luster would be described as vitreous or glassy.
Which two properties are most useful in distinguishing between galena and halite?
Luster and Color :)
Does lead have a luster?
Lead has a metallic luster and is white in color. Aluminum, copper all also have metallic luster. Minerals do not have any metallic luster.
What are the elements aluminum silicon and phosphorus most similar terms of?
luster
What color is the Luster of biotite?
Luster is not a color, but a visible characteristic of the mineral's reflection of light off it's surface. In this case, the color of biotite is dark brown to black, but it's luster would be described as vitreous or glassy.
What is the luster if sulfur?
Sulfur in its crystalline form usually has a resinous luster, meaning it looks similar to tree resin. "massive" sulfur frequently has an earthy luster, meaning that it looks similar to soil
Does lead have a metallic luster?
Lead has a metallic luster and is white in color. Aluminum, copper all also have metallic luster. Minerals do not have any metallic luster.
What is nitrogen color and luster?
Nitrogen is colorless it has absolutely no color.
What is the hardness luster and streak color of a diamond?
The color is clear, the hardness is the hardest thing in the world, and the luster is pearly.
