Types of Luster

Question 1

Dazzling luster recognizable even at a considerable distance

Answer 1

Splendent

Question 2

Smooth and generally even surface

Answer 2

Splendent

Question 3

Distinct observed only on closer observation

Answer 3

Shining

Question 4

Generally related to an uneven sample

Answer 4

Shining

Question 5

Pieces of broken glass

Answer 5

Vitreous or Glassy

Question 6

Brilliant, almost oily

Answer 6

Adamantine or Diamond luster

Question 7

Feebly appearing luster even within a short distance

Answer 7

Weakly Shining

Question 8

When only a feeble light is reflected by some of the minute aggregated parts constituting the surface

Answer 8

Glimmering

Question 9

Surface does not reflect any light

Answer 9

Dull

Question 10

Bright reflectance of a metallic surface

Answer 10

Metallic

Question 11

Luster of a piece of resin, greasy luster

Answer 11

Resinous or Waxy

Question 12

Common when a mineral has a very perfect cleavage and hence partially separated into thin plates

Answer 12

Pearly

Question 13

Characteristic of some minerals in fibrous aggregates

Answer 13

Silky