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Shiny, I think it could be described as denim-like, but much lighter in weight. The weight is usually about the same as your typical button-down shirt (sometimes summery versions are even lighter and breezier) but the weave (white mixed in with blue or gray) resembles denim.
Denim shirts tend to be quite structured, while chambray is easy-breezy. Does that help?