This property of metals is used for making jewellery and other decorative articles.
(a) Roughness
(b) Lustre
(c) Transparency
(d) Opaque

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(b) Lustre
Lustre is the shine of a material. All metals, in pure state, are said to possess lustre. The pieces of jewellery and decorative items made form metals are lustrous. Therefore, this property of metals is used for enhancing the beauty and value of jewellery and other decorative items.

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This property of metals is used for making jewellery and other decorative articles. (a) Roughness (b) Lustre (c) Transparency (d) Opaque

(b) Lustre Lustre is the shine of a material. All metals, in pure state, are said to possess lustre. The pieces of jewellery and decorative items made form metals are lustrous. Therefore, this property of metals is used for enhancing the beauty and value of jewellery and other decorative items.

This property of metals is used for making jewellery and other decorative articles.
(a) Roughness
(b) Lustre
(c) Transparency
(d) Opaque

(b) Lustre
Lustre is the shine of a material. All metals, in pure state, are said to possess lustre. The pieces of jewellery and decorative items made form metals are lustrous. Therefore, this property of metals is used for enhancing the beauty and value of jewellery and other decorative items.