Mistborn questions about possibilites

[CStroman]

2 quick questions.

Are there spectacles (meaning glasses type spectacles, not event type spectacles of which "Yes" there are plenty) in the world of Mistborn? Would Elend put on a pair while reading texts? Would OreSeur (as Renoux)?

Also although the allomancy of Mistborn is internal, it's effects mental and only beheld by those influenced by it, how would you visualize something like that to others?

For instance, would Vin buring tin to enhance her senses, other than seeing that through her eyes, could someone visualize her eyes taking on an almost translucent glow? The second option is contrary to the novels for sure, and I'm sure we can all visualize seeing more clearly where she couldn't before, or hearing more than she could before. I dunno, just a thought.

Thanks for any feedback.

[Hero of Ages]

To answer your 1st question.  Yes,  I seem to recall that in MB1 when Vin returns to the Renoux house Sazed is studying with glasses on so he can store up his eyesight.  I don't have a copy of the book on hand or I would look it up and give a quote.  Maybe someone else can.

[little wilson]

I don't have a copy of the book either (my sister-in-law has mine) but I distinctly recall that--Vin noticing Sazed wearing glasses. That's what gets her asking about Feruchemy. Well, that and other things, but I believe he's wearing the glasses when they have that discussion....

[happyman]

Yes, they have spectacles.

No, you can't see when someone is burning a metal, unless you notice the side effects (like becoming incredibly strong or extra graceful, or being able to hear/see/feel really well, or that chunk of iron that is flying straight at your he....)

[Publius]

Here's another question, if they enhance their hearing can they hear other people burning metal in their bodies?  Kind of like how when a person is hungry their stomach rumbles.  Also if they could hear others burning metals could they tell which metal their burning since metals have different melting points???

[Peter Ahlstrom]

No, the only way to tell if someone's Burning metal is if you Burn bronze and they're not Burning copper to mask it.

Also, "Burning" is not a literal word; using metals has nothing to do with melting points.