- opal matrix
- noun
: a matrix of opal
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
opal matrix
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Opal — Blaugrüne Opaladern in eisenreichem Muttergestein aus Australien Chemische Formel SiO2•nH2O Mineralklasse Oxide und Hydroxide 4.DA.10 (8. Auflage: IV/D.1 80) … Deutsch Wikipedia
Opal — For other uses, see Opal (disambiguation). Opal An opal bracelet. The stone size is 18 by 15 mm (0.7 by 0.6 in) General Category … Wikipedia
opal — /oh peuhl/, n. 1. a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white. 2. an iridescent variety of this that is used as a gem. 3. a gem of this. [1350 … Universalium
Opal — /oh peuhl/, n. a female given name. * * * A hydrated, noncrystalline silica mineral used extensively as a gemstone. Its chemical composition is similar to that of quartz but generally with a variable water content. Pure opal is colourless, but… … Universalium
matrix — /ˈmeɪtrɪks / (say maytriks) noun (plural matrixes or matrices /ˈmeɪtrəsiz / (say maytruhseez)) 1. that which gives origin or form to a thing, or which serves to enclose it. 2. Anatomy a formative part, as the corium beneath a fingernail. 3.… …
Andamooka matrix — /ændəmukə ˈmeɪtrɪks/ (say anduhmoohkuh maytriks) noun a pale, porous opal matrix (def. 10) which can be processed to give the appearance of a good gem opal. {named after Andamooka} …
mother-of-opal — /mʌðər əv ˈoʊpəl/ (say mudhuhr uhv ohpuhl) noun → matrix (def. 12) …
Feueropal — Opal Blaugrüne Opaladern in eisenreichem Muttergestein aus Australien Chemische Formel SiO2•nH2O Mineralklasse Oxide mit Metall: Sauerstoff = 1:2 IV/D.1 80 (nach Strunz) 75.2.1.1 ( … Deutsch Wikipedia
Girasol — Opal Blaugrüne Opaladern in eisenreichem Muttergestein aus Australien Chemische Formel SiO2•nH2O Mineralklasse Oxide mit Metall: Sauerstoff = 1:2 IV/D.1 80 (nach Strunz) 75.2.1.1 ( … Deutsch Wikipedia
Hydrophan — Opal Blaugrüne Opaladern in eisenreichem Muttergestein aus Australien Chemische Formel SiO2•nH2O Mineralklasse Oxide mit Metall: Sauerstoff = 1:2 IV/D.1 80 (nach Strunz) 75.2.1.1 ( … Deutsch Wikipedia
