aventurescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An optical reflectance (a metallic glitter) effect seen in certain gems, arising from small, preferentially oriented mineral platelets within the material.

Word forms

aventurescence

Etymology

From aventurine.

Synonyms

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