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Record 1 2004-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Glass
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Photography
DEF

A translucent white glass, partially opacified with oxide of tin.

OBS

Seen by transmitted light it shows brownish or reddish tones ('sunset glow').

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de verre
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Photographie
DEF

Verre translucide dont l'opalisation résulte de la précipitation, au sein du verre, au cours de son refroidissement, d'une multitude de particules cristallines microscopiques (oxyde d'étain, phosphate de calcium et, surtout, fluorures de sodium et de calcium).

CONT

verre opalin : se dit d'un verre rendu soit opaque par l'adjonction d'oxyde d'étain, soit translucide et légèrement opalescent par la présence de cendres d'os ou de corne de cerf.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de vidrio
  • Cristalería decorativa
  • Fotografía
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