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James Madison University

James Madison University: Mineral Luster

For Students 9th - 10th
Mineral photos depicting metallic and non-metallic luster. Includes shiny, glassy, and earthy examples.
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Galleriy: What Is Luster?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Mineral Galleries provides not only a definition of luster, but also a list of common terms used to describe this mineral property.
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Handout
San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Luster

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief introduction to identifying a mineral by its luster. Examples of terms used to describe luster, such as metallic, glassy, and dull are listed.