luster
is the manner in which light reacts with the surface of a
material or reflectivity. The quality and amount of light that is
reflected from the surface.
This is one of the ways in which a material
is defined. The highest degree of luster is splendent or shines.
Also see ductile,
malleable, patina,
tarnish.
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