Vitreous [lustre]

Title

Vitreous [lustre]

Subject

Minerals displaying a glass-like lustre are described as vitreous. These minerals are transparent or translucent and have relatively low refractive indices. Quartz and calcite, for example, have vitreous lustre.

Description

Have a look at quartz (M410, M411, M412) and calcite (M540, M541, M542) in the Reference Series.

Collection

Glossary

Citation

“Vitreous [lustre],” 1A Collections, accessed April 9, 2024, https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/265.