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tiger's eye [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
DEF

A yellowish-brown to reddish-brown gemstone that has a silky luster [with] bands of yellow and brown.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Variété de quartz contenant des inclusions de «crocidolite», qui présente des reflets jaunes d'or très brillants.

OBS

Elle provient d'Afrique du Sud et est utilisée comme pierre d'ornement ou comme gemme, taillée en cabochon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Artículos de joyería
DEF

Mineral [variedad de cuarzo que] es de color entre amarillo y pardo, con visos, y se usa como piedra ornamental.

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Record 2 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A fungus of the family Hymenochaetaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Champignon de la famille des Hymenochaetaceae.

Spanish

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