Opalescence - Wikipedia Opalescence or play of color is an optical phenomenon associated with the mineraloid gemstone opal, [1] a hydrated silicon dioxide [2] This effect appears as a milky, translucent glow that changes with the angle of light, often creating a soft, pearly sheen that can display various colors or hues
What does opalesce mean? - Definitions. net Opalesce is a verb that describes the action of exhibiting a play of colors like that of an opal or having a milky brightness This term is often used in the context of arts, especially in reference to materials, surfaces, or textures that show a shimmering array of colors
opalesce - Wiktionary, the free dictionary opalesce (third-person singular simple present opalesces, present participle opalescing, simple past and past participle opalesced) To be opalescent; to produce or show a play of colors, like an opal