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AVANTURINE

\ˈavant͡ʃəɹˌiːn], \ˈavant‍ʃəɹˌiːn], \ˈa_v_a_n_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of AVANTURINE

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Geol.) A variety of quartz, reflecting light from fine spangles of mica ; resembling A. glass, which is brown-red and spangled, and was invented accidentally by the falling of copper filings into melted glass.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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