cymophane

[ sahy-muh-feyn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Mineralogy.

cymophane

/ ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn /

First recorded in 1795–1805; cymo- + -phane ( def )

C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation + -phane

Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.

The cymophane, whose azure waves float over the milky tint swimming in its depths.

Another important variety is that of the chrysoberyl called "cymophane."

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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