cymophane

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(sī′mə fān′)

noun

an opalescent variety of chrysoberyl

Origin: cymo- + -phane

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cy·mo·phane

noun
A variety of chrysoberyl having a shimmering luster and microscopic, needlelike inclusions that reflect a streak of light.

Origin: French : Greek kūma, wave, cyma; see cyma  + Greek -phanēs, appearing; see -phane .

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