Luster is defined as the quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral.
Below are some different mineral lusters:
- Metallic luster ;
- Submetallic luster ;
- Glistening luster;
- Vitreous luster;
- Gem-like luster;
- Dull or earthy luster;
- Pearly luster;
- Resinous luster;
- Waxy luster;
- Satin-like luster.