Found 3 items, similar to Opal.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: opal
baiduri, mata kucing
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: opal
opal
n : a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of
variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Opal
Opal
\O"pal\, n. [L. opalus: cf. Gr. ?, Skr. upala a rock,
stone, precious stone: cf. F. opale.] (Min.)
A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to
quartz in hardness and specific gravity.
[1913 Webster]
Note: The
precious opal presents a peculiar play of colors
of delicate tints, and is highly esteemed as a gem. One
kind, with a varied play of color in a reddish ground,
is called the
harlequin opal. The
fire opal has
colors like the red and yellow of flame.
Common opal
has a milky appearance.
Menilite is a brown impure
variety, occurring in concretions at Menilmontant, near
Paris. Other varieties are
cacholong,
girasol,
hyalite, and
geyserite.
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