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  • Fluorite vs. Bornite: Understanding Luster Differences
    Bornite has a metallic luster.

    Fluorite, on the other hand, has a vitreous luster (glassy).

    Here's why:

    * Bornite is a sulfide mineral, and sulfides often have a metallic appearance due to their ability to reflect light like metals.

    * Fluorite is a halide mineral, and halides tend to have a non-metallic luster, often appearing glassy or translucent.

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