Iridescence

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Optical phenomenon
gptkbp:causedBy interference of light waves
gptkbp:characterizedBy surface colors that change with angle of view or illumination
gptkbp:etymology from Latin 'iris', meaning rainbow
gptkbp:foundIn minerals
oil slicks
soap bubbles
butterfly wings
peacock feathers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iridescence
gptkbp:relatedTo structural coloration
thin-film interference
gptkbp:studiedIn biology
materials science
physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fire_agate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5