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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A mineral's color is actually determined by the wavelengths of light that are reflected by the mineral, not absorbed.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Concerning the Color