Difference between revisions of "Opalescence"
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| − | + | An optical phenomena that occurs in gemstone [[opal|opals]] and appears as a milky iridescence. Opalexcence is produced natural by the reflection and refraction of light through the spacing and layering of silicon dioxide spheres and water inclusions. An opalescent glaze or glass can be induced by added [[boron]], fluoride or [[arsenic]] compounds to the starting mixture. | |
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Revision as of 08:14, 11 June 2020
Description
An optical phenomena that occurs in gemstone opals and appears as a milky iridescence. Opalexcence is produced natural by the reflection and refraction of light through the spacing and layering of silicon dioxide spheres and water inclusions. An opalescent glaze or glass can be induced by added Boron, fluoride or Arsenic compounds to the starting mixture.