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Fashion

Anything to do with making, designing or appreciating clothing of the prevailing trends.

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adularescence

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The shimmering light or whitish opalescence which glides over the surface of some gems such as moonstone. Interference phenomena of the layered structure is the cause of this ...

alluvial deposits

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Gem deposits found in water after they have been separated from the mother rock.

amorphous

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Gemstones without a crystal structure are referred to as amorphous. These include gems such as amber, coral, opal and pearl.

asterism

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The star effect that you see in star sapphires or rubies, for example. This is usually caused by tiny silk rutile inclusions in the stone. The effect can be four- or six- rayed.