aventurescence

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Etymology

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From aventurine.

Noun

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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