Luster

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to choose the perfect outfit for a special occasion, but the lighting in your room is too dim to see the true colors of your clothes. This situation is similar to how a mineral's surface reflects light, as both involve the interaction between light and surface characteristics to reveal true appearance. Just as the brightness and angle of light in your room affect how you perceive the colors of your clothes, the luster of a mineral depends on how its surface interacts with light, determining whether it appears shiny like a polished shoe or dull like a well-worn sweater.

Real World Example Illustration