cymophane

[sahy-muh-feyn]

noun Mineralogy.

chrysoberyl.

Origin of cymophane

First recorded in 1795–1805; cymo- + -phane

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Historical Examples of cymophane

Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7
Various
Another important variety is that of the chrysoberyl called "cymophane."
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
John Mastin
The cymophane, whose azure waves float over the milky tint swimming in its depths.
Against The Grain
Joris-Karl Huysmans

British Dictionary definitions for cymophane

cymophane

noun

a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl

Word Origin for cymophane

C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation + -phane

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