chatoyance

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"Charlie M. 1958" wrote in message
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Ken wrote:
The veneer on this table is all of the same wood. The pieces where the
grain is running parallel to the line of view appear darker than those
where the grain runs perpendicular to the line of view.

What is this effect called?

Ken Lipworth
Sydney



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On second thought...a little google research reveals that the proper term
for this effect is "iridescence".


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