Minerals Quick Check

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Question
A student holds a mineral up to the light. She is most likely observing which property?(1 point)
Responses

hardness
hardness

luster
luster

cleavage
cleavage

tenacity

1 answer

The student is most likely observing luster. Luster refers to the way a mineral's surface reflects light, and it can be observed by holding the mineral up to the light.