hyalite

[ hahy-uh-lahyt ]

noun

1. a colorless variety of opal, sometimes transparent like glass, and sometimes whitish and translucent.

hyalite

/ ˈhaɪəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a clear and colourless variety of opal in globular form

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyalite¹

First recorded in 1785–95; hyal- + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

One is a specimen of hyalite—a sort of ropy, waxy glass-bubble holding water inside.

From Project Gutenberg

Girasol, Cacholong, Hyalite, and Menilite are varieties of opal.

From Project Gutenberg