venturine

/ˈvɛntʃəraɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of aventurine, a type of glass or stone with glittering specks

“The antique collector prized the venturine brooch for its unique, iridescent sheen.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete term for aventurine, a type of quartz or feldspar

“The geologist explained that venturine was an outdated term for the gemstone, which was more commonly known as aventurine.”

Synonyms

  • aventurine

Antonyms

  • opaque
  • non-reflective