Pure boron (a metalloid) is not found in nature. Boron will be combined with something else. Pure boron could be shiny, but will usually be a brown powder when combined with carbon.
Yes, spicks and specks of it can be shiny. This is only at room temp though. xxlovefromjessxx
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The carbon allotrope 'diamond' in its natural un-cut state is dull. however, when a jeweller cuts it , it becomes very shiny; a' girls best friend'. Other allotropes of carbon are graphite - dull, and buckminster fullerene ??? dull or shiny.
Naturally occurring boron is dull, but it can be polished.
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