aventurescence
An optical reflectance effect seen in certain gems, arising from small, preferentially…An optical reflectance (a metallic glitter) effect seen in certain gems, arising from small, preferentially oriented mineral platelets within the material.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An optical reflectance (a metallic glitter) effect seen in certain gems, arising from small, preferentially oriented mineral platelets within the material.
Origin
From aventurine and -escence.From aventurine and -escence.
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