aventurescence

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From aventurine.

Noun[edit]

aventurescence (uncountable)

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