Glossary

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  • loess

    Nonstratified sediment composed of silt-sized particles deposited by the wind. These windblown dust deposits were derived from glacial materials. Loess is found throughout Kansas but is especially common in the northeastern and northwestern parts of the state.

  • luster

    The appearance of a mineral in reflected light. Terms such as metallic or greasy refer to general appearance; terms such as bright or dull refer to intensity.