Definition of Adularia
1. n. A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries moonstone.
Definition of Adularia
1. a mineral [n -S]
Medical Definition of Adularia
1.
A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; called by lapidaries moonstone.
Origin: From Adula, a mountain peak in Switzerland, where fine specimens are found.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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