Question

impacts of metal resources quiz
which term refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a rock or mineral? (1 point)
○ cleavage
○ luster
○ density
○ hardness

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Cleavage: Refers to how a mineral breaks along planes, not light interaction.
• Luster: Defined as the way light interacts with a mineral/rock's surface (e.g., metallic, non - metallic luster).
• Density: Relates to mass per unit volume, not light interaction.
• Hardness: Measures a mineral's resistance to scratching, not light interaction.

Answer:

B. luster