aventurescence

English

Etymology

From aventurine.

Noun

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
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