There are many different types of luster, including:

* Metallic: Like a polished metal, such as pyrite.

* Vitreous: Like glass, such as quartz.

* Adamantine: Very brilliant, like a diamond, such as zircon.

* Resinous: Like resin, such as amber.

* Pearly: Like a pearl, such as feldspar.

* Silky: Like silk, such as asbestos.

* Dull: No shine at all, such as talc.

The type of luster a mineral exhibits is a key property used to identify it.