What does luster describe?

The quality of light reflected from a mineral's surface.

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  1. A mineral's age
  2. A mineral's weight
  3. The quality of light reflected from a mineral's surface ✔

Why: Luster is the quality of light reflected from a mineral surface, such as metallic or pearly.

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Answer: The quality of light reflected from a mineral's surface. Luster is the quality of light reflected from a mineral surface, such as metallic or pearly.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    Luster: Quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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