idiochromaticyoudaoicibaDictYouDict[idiochromatic 词源字典]
"Of a mineral: deriving its colour or optical properties from the chemicals which are an essential part of its composition", Mid 19th cent.; earliest use found in James Nicol (1810–1879), geologist. From idio- + chromatic, after German idiochromatisch.[idiochromatic etymology, idiochromatic origin, 英语词源]