Definitions for hyalites

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hyalites hy·a·lite

Spelling: [hahy-uh-lahyt]

IPA: /ˈhaɪ əˌlaɪt/

Hyalites is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 401 anagrams from letters in hyalites (aehilsty).

Definitions for hyalites

noun

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

Origin of hyalites

First recorded in 1785-95; hyal- + -ite¹

Examples for hyalites

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

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

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

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