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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “shininess” of a rock us called:
A
color
B
luster
C
Moh
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every mineral has a luster. Yes, the luster can be shiny but it can also be many, many other things. Geologists define luster as the way light bounces off of the surface of a rock or mineral. Some common lusters are: Earthy.

Detailed explanation-2: -lustre, in mineralogy, the appearance of a mineral surface in terms of its light-reflective qualities. Lustre depends upon a mineral’s refractive power, diaphaneity (degree of transparency), and structure.

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