hydrophanes

/ˈhaɪdrəfeɪnz/
noun
  1. Plural of hydrophane; multiple opals of this type.
    • The museum displayed several hydrophanes from different mines.
    • Miners often find hydrophanes in dry riverbeds.
    • These hydrophanes are known for their dramatic change in clarity.
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