Dichromic

/daɪˈkɹoʊmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having or displaying two colors, especially in objects that appear different colors depending on the angle or light under which they're viewed.

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'chroma' (color). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe materials and minerals exhibiting color-dependent optical properties, particularly in crystallography and gemology.

Kelly Says

Dichromic gems like tanzanite can look completely different colors when rotated—blue from one angle, purple from another—making them prized by jewelers who must cut them carefully to show the best color!

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