HYALITE

Etymology

Noun

hyalite (plural hyalites)

(mineral) A form of opal.

Source: Wiktionary


Hy"a*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. hyalite.] (Min.)

Definition: A pellucid variety of opal in globules looking like colorless gum or resin; -- called also Müller's glass.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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