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First Group of Minerals have a Metallic Luster; Hematite is the exception because it can have either
Metallic Luster or Non-Metallic Luster.
Graphite
Metallic
Galena
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Metallic
Magnetite
Metallic
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Note: Magnetite has a metallic luster. This mineral is magnetic, which means a magnet adheres to
this mineral. A magnet is the easiest way to determine if a mineral is magnetite.
Pyrite
Metallic
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Hematite: “Metallic Luster”
Metallic
Hematite can have either Metallic Luster
or Non-Metallic Luster.
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Hematite: “NonMetallic Luster”
Non Metallic
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Now for the Remaining
NonMetallic Luster Minerals
from the New York State Earth
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Talc
Non Metallic
Sulfur
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Non Metallic
Gypsum
Non Metallic
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Muscovite Mica
Non Metallic
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Halite
Non Metallic
Biotite Mica
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Non Metallic
Calcite
Non Metallic
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Dolomite
Non Metallic
Fluorite
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Non Metallic
Pyroxene
Non Metallic
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Amphiboles: “Hornblend”
Non Metallic
Potassium Feldspar
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Non Metallic
Plagioclase Feldspar
Non Metallic
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Olivine
Non Metallic
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Quartz
Non Metallic
Garnet
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Non Metallic
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