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aventurescence

noun

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

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nounaventurescence (uncountable)

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

Synonyms & antonyms

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

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Origin

From aventurine and -escence.

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aventurescence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aventurescence

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“aventurescence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aventurescence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aventurescence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aventurescence.

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