Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Galleriy: What Is Luster?
Mineral Galleries provides not only a definition of luster, but also a list of common terms used to describe this mineral property.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Bonding
A video tutorial helps illustrate a metallic bond, and explains several metallic properties based on the arrangement of electrons. [3:22]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Metallic Bond
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the metallic bond and properties of metals. Includes review questions.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Luster
A brief introduction to identifying a mineral by its luster. Examples of terms used to describe luster, such as metallic, glassy, and dull are listed.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Mineral Identification
At this site you can identify minerals by observing and testing the physical properties of each mineral. A mineral worksheet and mineral background sheet are included in this site.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Minerals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains definition of minerals and properties of minerals and a short video. It is appropriate as an introduction to minerals.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Minerals
Investigate the subject of minerals including characteristics, properties such as luster and streak, types of minerals, and fun facts on this site.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Minerals
What are minerals? Find out about the characteristics and properties of minerals, the two main types, and the importance of minerals in our diet.