opalized
Turned into gemstone
Opalized describes something that has been transformed into or replaced by opal, typically through a geological process where silica gradually fills organic material over millions of years.
Opalized fossils and opalized wood display the iridescent play of colors characteristic of precious opal.
The term also describes anything having opal-like qualities: an opalized sheen, opalized glass.
Study of ancient organisms
- ammoniteExtinct spiral-shelled cephalopod
- belemniteExtinct squid-like mollusk
- petrifiedSolidified or fear-paralyzed
- shellHard outer covering
bone · pseudomorph · replacement · preservation · ancient · prehistoric · extinct · remains
Internal spectral shifting
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- flashBrief burst of light
glow · luster · sheen · nacreous · pearlescent · luminous · radiant · refract
Silicon dioxide compound
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- voidWithout legal effect
cavity · replacement · sediment · deposition · hydration · crystalline · amorphous · formation
Highly esteemed, greatly valued
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- doubletFitted Renaissance jacket
- tripletSet of three
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
gem · jewel · carat · polish · cut · rough · specimen · collector
paleontology
Study of ancient organisms
- ammoniteExtinct spiral-shelled cephalopod
- belemniteExtinct squid-like mollusk
- petrifiedSolidified or fear-paralyzed
shell · bone · pseudomorph · replacement · preservation · ancient · prehistoric · extinct · remains · imprint
play-of-color
Internal spectral shifting
flash · glow · luster · sheen · nacreous · pearlescent · luminous · radiant · refract · prismatic
silica
Silicon dioxide compound
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
void · cavity · replacement · sediment · deposition · hydration · crystalline · amorphous · formation · process
precious
Highly esteemed, greatly valued
matrix · gem · jewel · carat · polish · cut · rough · specimen · collector · lapidary
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
vitreous · ethereal · delicate · luminous · diaphanous · pellucid · light · glow · depth · clarity
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
brooch · cabochon · setting · bezel · heirloom · adornment · ornament · bangle · amulet · trinket
opalizeddull
Lacking edge or interest
matte · lusterless · plain · opaque · unremarkable