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the reflective properties of these two sample are different what mineral characteristics does this relate to

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These traits include color, streak, luster, density, hardness, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, and crystal habit. Certain wavelengths of light are reflected by the atoms of a mineral's crystal lattice while others are absorbed.

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