metallic luster

Back, greenish brown, with a metallic luster and giving a pinkish tinge in some lights; sides, shading to white on the belly.

This species can be distinguished from all others by its very light color and metallic luster.

The eyes were positively beautiful, of a rich chestnut hue, covered with golden white dots, which shone with a metallic luster.

The brass rubbed off—The beautiful metallic luster on the head of Phanæus carnifex is thus accounted for.

He pulled out a piece of tin white mineral with a brilliant metallic luster, sparkling with curious crystals.