Gemstone Characteristics

noun the quality of being bright, radiant, or intelligent

adjective brilliant (related adjective)

• The scientist's research was praised for its brilliance and innovation.
• Wow, your performance on stage was pure brilliance!
• That new song is straight fire, it's absolute brilliance!
• The artist's use of color and light created a brilliance that seemed to glow from the canvas.

noun a brief flash or gleam of light

verb to give out or reflect small flashes of light

• The sun's glint off the water created a beautiful reflection.
• I caught a glint of gold in the antique shop window.
• She gave me a glint in her eye that told me she was up to no good.
• His smile had a glint of mischief in it.

noun a substance or material that is opalescent

adjective having a milky iridescence

• The opalescent sheen of the pearl was truly mesmerizing.
• Wow, that opalescent necklace is so pretty!
• Check out that opalescent bling, it's lit!
• Her opalescent eyes reflected a sense of mystery and depth.

adjective not polished; lacking refinement or elegance

• The unpolished manuscript was full of errors and needed thorough editing.
• The unpolished furniture in the living room gave it a rustic charm.
• I can't believe he showed up to the interview looking so unpolished.
• Her unpolished manners made it difficult for her to fit in with the sophisticated crowd.

noun a legendary rock or mineral that is extremely hard or unbreakable

adjective unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

• The scientist discovered a new adamantine material with unprecedented hardness.
• That adamantine phone case is really tough and durable.
• I need to get my hands on some of that adamantine armor for the game.
• Her adamantine willpower allowed her to overcome any obstacle in her path.

noun a milky iridescence exhibited by some minerals such as moonstone

• The moonstone exhibited a beautiful adularescence when held under the light.
• The moonstone had this cool shimmery effect when you shine a light on it.
• That gem has some serious sparkle and shine, it's like magic!
• Her eyes had an adularescent quality, reflecting a sense of mystery and depth.

noun a shape or form resembling that of an agate

adjective resembling or shaped like an agate

• The agatiform crystal displayed intricate geometric patterns.
• I found a cool agatiform rock on the beach.
• Check out this sick agatiform piece I just scored!
• Her mind was like an agatiform gem, multifaceted and beautiful.