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← HistoryWhich consequence arose historically when Islamic glassmakers added manganese?
A)Increased transparency for improved lenses✓
B)Decreased melting point requiring less fuel
C)Enhanced resistance to fracture over time
D)Reduced chromatic aberration in prisms
💡 Explanation
Increased transparency occurred because manganese acted as a decolorizing agent, increasing light transmission through the glass via chemical absorption. Therefore, it allowed for clearer media for scientific instruments, rather than altering melting properties or fracture resistance.
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