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    Iridescence (also known as goniochromism) is the phenomenon of certain surfaces that appear gradually to change colour as the angle of view or the angle...
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    Cloud iridescence or irisation is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in a cloud and appears in the general proximity of the Sun or Moon. The colors...
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  • Iridescence (stylized in all lowercase) is the fourth studio album and major-label debut by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on September...
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  • group amid allegations of sexual misconduct. After repeated delays, Iridescence (2018), the group's major label debut, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard...
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    of albite (oligoclase) of white or light gray color with a distinct iridescence effect. By composition, belomorite belongs to the feldspar family; it...
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  • cancelling others. Iridescence is seen at its best in precious opal. Schiller (German, literally "shimmer"), is the metallic iridescence originating from...
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    commonly used in lay terms as a synonym for iridescence. In contrast, common opal does not display an iridescence, but often exhibits a hazy sheen of light...
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    especially when only fragments can be seen, are sometimes confused with cloud iridescence. This phenomenon also causes clouds to appear multi-coloured, but it...
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    has shorter upper tail coverts, a more coppery neck, and overall less iridescence. Both males and females have spurs.[page needed] The Congo peacock (Afropavo...
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  • providing protection via camouflage from predators. The colors and iridescence in these scales are largely determined by the types and amount of chromatophores...
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    Aiyasami (July 1950). "The structure of labradorite and the origin of its iridescence". Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Section A. 32 (1): 1–16...
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    applications in creating structural-color devices and selective gas-sensors. Iridescence is the phenomenon when light interacts with a particular surface, and...
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    as nacreous (/ˈneɪkriəs/, from nacre, or mother of pearl, due to its iridescence). The stratosphere is very dry; unlike the troposphere, it rarely allows...
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    is sometimes spelt incorrectly as Selaginella willdenovii. The blue iridescence is produced by thin-film interference produced by a thin layer of cells...
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    sexes. The plumage of the starling is often brightly coloured due to iridescence; this colour is derived from the structure of the feathers, not from...
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    for their use of limited-view iridescence: the yellow of the dorsal hindwings is modified by bright blue-green iridescence which is only seen when the butterfly...
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    a long tail; their feathers appear black with purple, green, or blue iridescence on the head, and primarily bronze sheen in the body plumage. Adult females...
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    controversy about whether they act as a diffraction grating, creating iridescence. The pollinated but unripe seedpods look like oriental paper lanterns...
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    interference – explained by Thomas Young a century later. Young described iridescence as the result of interference between reflections from two or more surfaces...
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    Milky luster or iridescence originating from below the surface of gemstones...
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    and aventurine feldspar (sunstone). Adularescence – Milky luster or iridescence originating from below the surface of gemstones Labradorescence – Mineral:...
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  • (1 to 97) Science Fiction – Brand New (September 16, 2017) (1 to 88) Iridescence – Brockhampton (October 13, 2018) (1 to 77) Madame X – Madonna (July...
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    Venus Brocken Spectre Circumhorizontal arc Circumzenithal arc Cloud iridescence Crepuscular rays Earth's shadow Earthquake lights Glories Green flash...
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    particle diameter. In all of these cases in nature, the same brilliant iridescence (or play of colors) can be attributed to the diffraction and constructive...
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    cephalopods as they typically use chromatophores to cover or spectrally modify iridescence. The fast flashes of the blue rings are achieved by using muscles which...
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    pigeon's body were greyish-black with iridescence except on wing and tail. Crown has a green-purple iridescence, mantle to rump iridescent reflecting...
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    warm, neutral tone but a sheen which can seem almost blue, like the iridescence of a raven's wing; hence, sometimes referred to as raven-black. Jet black...
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    red at greater depths. The gametophytes (see below) often show a blue iridescence at the tip of the fronds and fertile sporophytes show a spotty pattern...
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    original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2018. "Brockhampton's 'Iridescence' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. September...
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    common colours. The brightness of the colours is neither the product of iridescence (except in the American kingfishers) or pigments but is instead caused...
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