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play of color [′plā əv ′kəl·ər] (optics) An optical phenomenon consisting of a rapid succession of flashes of a variety of prismatic colors as certain minerals or cabochon-cut gems are moved about; caused by diffraction of light from spherical particles of amorphous silica stacked in an orderly three-dimensional pattern. Also known as schiller. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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