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cymophane

American  
[sahy-muh-feyn] / ˈsaɪ məˌfeɪn /

noun

Mineralogy.
  1. chrysoberyl.


cymophane British  
/ ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn /

noun

  1. a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of cymophane

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

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

From The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones by Mastin, John

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

From Against the Grain by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)

The cymophane is mostly from the gem-gravels of Ceylon.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

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