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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

aventurization

Etymology

From aventurine.

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