Pyrophane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrophane is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat.
Word Forms
- pyrophanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyromorphite, chlorophane, uranophane, diaphaneity, pyrophorus, zeophyllite.
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