crystalline
Clear and sparkling
Crystalline describes something with the structure or appearance of a crystal—regular, geometric, and often transparent.
Ice forms crystalline patterns on windows.
Crystalline minerals have atoms arranged in orderly lattices.
The word extends to things that are exceptionally clear: crystalline water, crystalline prose.
A crystalline voice is pure and bell-like.
Without obstruction or fog
- transparentAllowing light through
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- pellucidTransparently clear
- limpidPerfectly clear, unclouded
see-through · pure · unclouded · bright · sparkling · luminous · radiant · brilliant
Openwork of crossed strips
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
atomic · ionic · covalent · molecular · mineralogy · formation · matrix · array
Having multiple flat surfaces
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
- cubicOf three dimensions
- tetrahedralHaving four triangular sides
- octahedralEight-faced geometric form
symmetry · polygonal · rhombic · trigonal · pyramidal · prismatic · tessellated · angular
Plane on cut stone
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- pointExact location or meaning
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- cutSeverance or reduction
chiseled · defined · crisp · distinct · precise · clean-cut · knife-edge · razor-sharp
Pure and untouched
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- flawlessEntirely without fault
- perfectWithout any flaw
unsullied · untainted · spotless · virgin · unadulterated · refined · distilled · uncontaminated
Easily broken or damaged
- brittleLiable to shatter
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
filigree · intricate · fine · refined · elegant · ornate · lacy · tracery
Covered with icy film
- glassySmooth and shiny
- vitreousGlass-like in appearance
- opalescentShowing milky iridescence
- milkyWhitish and cloudy
clouded · hazy · veiled · semi-transparent · pearlescent · iridescent · shimmering · lustrous
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- transparentAllowing light through
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- pellucidTransparently clear
limpid · see-through · pure · unclouded · bright · sparkling · luminous · radiant · brilliant · gleaming
lattice
Openwork of crossed strips
graphite · atomic · ionic · covalent · molecular · mineralogy · formation · matrix · array · solid-state
faceted
Having multiple flat surfaces
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
- cubicOf three dimensions
- tetrahedralHaving four triangular sides
octahedral · symmetry · polygonal · rhombic · trigonal · pyramidal · prismatic · tessellated · angular · multifaceted
facet
Plane on cut stone
cut · chiseled · defined · crisp · distinct · precise · clean-cut · knife-edge · razor-sharp · glinting
pristine
Pure and untouched
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- flawlessEntirely without fault
perfect · unsullied · untainted · spotless · virgin · unadulterated · refined · distilled · uncontaminated · purified
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
ethereal · filigree · intricate · fine · refined · elegant · ornate · lacy · tracery · spun
frosted
Covered with icy film
- glassySmooth and shiny
- vitreousGlass-like in appearance
- opalescentShowing milky iridescence
milky · clouded · hazy · veiled · semi-transparent · pearlescent · iridescent · shimmering · lustrous · waxy
- volcanic texturesvesicular, glassy, pyroclastic, frothy, bubbly
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- Elemental Qualitiesairy, earthy, fiery, watery, icy
- physical statessolid, liquid, gas, plasma, gaseous
- geologicaligneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, volcanic, tectonic
- gem qualitiesbrilliance, sparkle, luster, clarity, radiance
crystallineamorphous
Without distinct shape
noncrystalline · uncrystallized · disordered · chaotic · glassy
- crystalline lensEye's adjustable focusing element
- crystallized honeyHoney that hardened
- crystallized gingerSugar-preserved spicy root
- crystallized sugarSugar in solid form
crystallize, crystallization, crystallized, crystallizes, crystallizing