1. Non-metallic materials can appear shiny if they have smooth, polished surfaces that reflect light effectively. For instance, polished glass, certain plastics, and glossy ceramics can exhibit a shiny, lustrous appearance despite lacking metallic properties.

    Non-metallic materials can appear shiny if they have smooth, polished surfaces that reflect light effectively. For instance, polished glass, certain plastics, and glossy ceramics can exhibit a shiny, lustrous appearance despite lacking metallic properties.

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  2. The saying "All that glitters is not gold" in material properties suggests that a shiny or attractive appearance doesn't guarantee high quality or value. A material may look appealing but could lack the durability, functionality, or intrinsic worth that one might expect from its appearance.

    The saying “All that glitters is not gold” in material properties suggests that a shiny or attractive appearance doesn’t guarantee high quality or value. A material may look appealing but could lack the durability, functionality, or intrinsic worth that one might expect from its appearance.

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  3. A material with a lustrous appearance reflects light in a way that creates a shiny, glossy surface. This quality is often associated with metals and certain minerals, giving them a smooth, radiant look that enhances their visual appeal and brightness.

    A material with a lustrous appearance reflects light in a way that creates a shiny, glossy surface. This quality is often associated with metals and certain minerals, giving them a smooth, radiant look that enhances their visual appeal and brightness.

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  4. A material with a lustrous appearance reflects light in a way that creates a shiny, glossy surface. This quality is often associated with metals and certain minerals, giving them a smooth, radiant look that enhances their visual appeal and brightness.

    A material with a lustrous appearance reflects light in a way that creates a shiny, glossy surface. This quality is often associated with metals and certain minerals, giving them a smooth, radiant look that enhances their visual appeal and brightness.

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  5. Common textures observed in materials include smooth (like aluminium foil or polished metal), rough (like unpolished wood or cardboard), grainy (like chalk), and soft (like paper or fabric). These textures vary based on the material's composition and surface finish.

    Common textures observed in materials include smooth (like aluminium foil or polished metal), rough (like unpolished wood or cardboard), grainy (like chalk), and soft (like paper or fabric). These textures vary based on the material’s composition and surface finish.

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