What do the term that describes how a mineral reflects light from its surface?

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2026-08-14 06:15

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This is called the luster of the mineral.

The luster of a mineral is the way its surface reflects light. Most terms used to describe luster are self-explanatory: metallic, earthy, waxy, greasy, vitreous (glassy), adamantine (or brilliant, as in a faceted diamond).

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