Mystery of the Golden Cube


Golden cubeLuster
Not quite. Let'šs look at the different kinds of luster and try again. Click on the kind of luster that you think the golden cube has.

Metallic luster (galena) Glassy luster (quartz)   Adamintine (diamond) Pearly luster (talc)  
Metallic luster looks like metal, of course. A glassy luster is called vitreous. A plastic-like luster is called resinous. Adamantine luster is brilliant, as with this diamond. Pearly luster has a shimmery appearance, like a pearl. Silky luster has a soft look, just like silk.

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