Which of the Following Is NOT True Concerning the Color

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the color of minerals?

• A) Some minerals have a consistent color,but many have a range of possible colors.
• B) The streak color tends to be less variable than the color of a whole mineral.
• C) Color is often controlled by impurities or minor chemical components of the mineral.
• D) A mineral's color reflects the wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the mineral.

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