chatoyancy

/tʃætɔɪˈɒnsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The property of certain gemstones, especially opals, of appearing to change color as they are turned.

“The jewelry store employee explained the chatoyancy of the opal to the customer.”

Synonyms

  • helicity
  • iridescence

Antonyms

  • dullness
  • monotony