chatoyant

• Bezieht sich auf Edelsteine, besonders Chrysoberyll-Katzenaugen, die einen schillernden, wogenden Lichtschein oder eine wandernde Lichtlinie an ihrer Oberfläche zeigen; allgemeiner: einen changierenden, katzenaugenartigen Glanz habend.

Describes a gemstone, especially a cat's eye, that has a changeable luster or a band of light reflected across its surface.

1. Color-shiftingC2formal

   Having a changeable luster or color that shifts depending on the angle of light or perspective.

   Schillernd

   • The gemstone displayed a chatoyant effect, shimmering from green to blue.
   • Her dress had a chatoyant fabric that caught everyone's attention.
   • The artist used chatoyant paints to create a dynamic visual experience.

   Synonymechangeableiridescentopalescentpearlescentshot