Question

what do you call a mineral that is shiny, dull, metallic, glassy, or pearly?

Answer 1

Answer:

Luster

Explanation:

Luster describes the reflection of light off a mineral's surface. ... For example, a mineral described as “shiny yellow” is being described in terms of luster (“shiny”) and color (“yellow”), which are two different physical properties. Standard names for luster include metallic, glassy, pearly, silky, greasy, and dull.