asked 163k views
15 votes
Which term is used to describe how light is reflected from a minerals surface

asked
User Adana
by
8.6k points

1 Answer

8 votes

Answer:

Luster describes the reflection of light off a mineral's surface. Mineralogists have special terms to describe luster. Minerals that are opaque and shiny, such as pyrite, have a metallic luster.

Explanation:

answered
User Bigchao
by
8.1k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.