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Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

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Which of the following is not a true statement about mineral properties?


A) Luster is the way in which a mineral reflects light
B) Pyrite has a metallic luster and is a yellowish mineral but it will not streak the same color as gold
C) Calcite dissolves rapidly releasing visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas so the acid test is useful for identifying if the mineral calcite is present
D) Some minerals have a natural magnetism such as a magnetite which is why geologists test minerals with magnets to check for this characteristic
E) Fluorescent minerals emit visible light when they are exposed to radiation

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