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Opalescence :: Opalescence (n.) A reflection of a milky or pearly light from the interior of a mineral, as in the moonstone; the state or quality of being opalescent..

Pearl :: Pearl (v. t.) To cause to resemble pearls; to make into small round grains; as, to pearl barley..

Heulandite :: Heulandite (n.) A mineral of the Zeolite family, often occurring in amygdaloid, in foliated masses, and also in monoclinic crystals with pearly luster on the cleavage face. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime..

Perlite :: Perlite (n.) Same as Pearlite.

Baccated :: Baccated (a.) Set or adorned with pearls.

Ehlite :: Ehlite (n.) A mineral of a green color and pearly luster; a hydrous phosphate of copper.

Apophyllite :: Apophyllite (n.) A mineral relating to the zeolites, usually occurring in square prisms or octahedrons with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. It is a hydrous silicate of calcium and potassium..

Polverine :: Polverine (n.) Glassmaker's ashes; a kind of potash or pearlash, brought from the Levant and Syria, -- used in the manufacture of fine glass..

Enerlasting :: Enerlasting (n.) A plant whose flowers may be dried without losing their form or color, as the pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), the immortelle of the French, the cudweeds, etc..

Maara Shell :: Maara shell () A large, pearly, spiral, marine shell (Turbo margaritaceus), from the Pacific Islands. It is used as an ornament..

Pearlings :: Pearlings (n. pl.) A kind of lace of silk or thread.

Avicula :: Avicula (n.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird..

Impearl :: Impearl (v. t.) To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls.

Madreperl :: Madreperl (n.) Mother-of-pearl.

Brewsterite :: Brewsterite (n.) A rare zeolitic mineral occurring in white monoclinic crystals with pearly luster. It is a hydrous silicate of aluminia, baryta, and strontia..

Impearling :: Impearling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Impear.

Include :: Include (v. t.) To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell..

Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..

Margaritiferous :: Margaritiferous (a.) Producing pearls.

Margarite :: Margarite (n.) A mineral related to the micas, but low in silica and yielding brittle folia with pearly luster..

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