Question
Describe the following characteristics of minerals;
(i) Lustre
(ii) Colour
(i) Lustre
(ii) Colour
Answer
(i) Lustre
- Minerals differ in their brightness depending on the nature of their reflective surfaces (smooth surfaces are shining whereas rough surfaces are dull).
(ii) Colour
- Different minerals display different colours e.g gold is yellow, copper is blue.
- Minerals differ in their brightness depending on the nature of their reflective surfaces (smooth surfaces are shining whereas rough surfaces are dull).
(ii) Colour
- Different minerals display different colours e.g gold is yellow, copper is blue.
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