Name a non-metal that has lustre.


Iodine is a non-metal that has lustre.

Some objects reflect light, these are known as shiny objects, like glass and steel. The property of a substance to gives a shiny appearance is called Lustre.

Examples: All metals are generally lustrous in nature like Gold and Silver.


[Extra Information: Light transmission capacity varies from object to object. 

Materials that allow light to pass through them are called transparent materials. 

Examples include Glass, water, etc.

Materials that allow light to pass through them partially are called translucent materials.

Examples include sunglass, wax paper, fingers, cotton shirt, etc.

Materials that don’t reflect lights are known as Opaque materials.

Examples include a plastic toy, stones, etc.]

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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