chromatology

/krɒmoʊˈtɒlədʒi/ or /krɔmoʊˈtɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of colored gemstones, particularly in relation to their colors, origins, and properties.

“She became fascinated with chromatology after discovering a rare, blue sapphire at the gemstone market.”

Synonyms

  • gemmology
  • gemstone science

Antonyms

  • achromatology