Definition of Aventurine

1. Noun. A translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals.

Exact synonyms: Sunstone
Generic synonyms: Quartz, Transparent Gem
Specialized synonyms: Goldstone

Definition of Aventurine

1. n. A kind of glass, containing gold-colored spangles. It was produced in the first place by the accidental (par aventure) dropping of some brass filings into a pot of melted glass.

Definition of Aventurine

1. Noun. A kind of glass, containing gold-colored spangles. It was produced in the first place by the accidental (''par aventure'') dropping of some brass filings into a pot of melted glass. ¹

2. Noun. (minerology) A variety of translucent quartz, spangled throughout with scales of yellow mica. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aventurine

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Medical Definition of Aventurine

1. 1. A kind of glass, containing gold-coloured spangles. It was produced in the first place by the accidental (par aventure) dropping of some brass filings into a pot of melted glass. 2. A variety of translucent quartz, spangled throughout with scales of yellow mica. ~ feldspar, a variety of oligoclase with internal firelike reflections due to the presence of minute crystals, probably of hematite; sunstone. Origin: F. Aventurine: cf. It. Avventurino. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aventurine

avenir
avenirs
avenor
avenors
avens
avenses
aventail
aventails
aventre
aventred
aventres
aventring
aventure
aventures
aventurin
aventurine (current term)
aventurines
aventurins
avenue
avenues
aver
average
average Joe
average Joes
average bear
average bears
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average megawatt

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