Luster

Luster Definition

Luster explained in an easy to understand way:

Luster Simple Definition

Imagine you're trying to choose the perfect lampshade for your living room, but every option seems to change the ambiance of the room differently. This situation is similar to how a mineral's surface reflects light, affecting the way we perceive its appearance. Just as the texture and material of the lampshade influence how light spreads across the room—creating either a cozy or stark atmosphere—the luster of a mineral determines how light interacts with its surface, giving it a unique shine or glow.

Practice Version

Luster Definition

Luster: The way a mineral's surface reflects light. Luster. Luster is the shine or glow a mineral has when light bounces off its surface.