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crystals

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A mineral, especially a transparent form of quartz, having a crystalline form of structure, often characterized by external planar faces.

opal

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A mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.

bivalve mollusk

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A mollusk with a pair of shells (valves) which open by a means of a hinge.

pewter

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A metal alloy that contains both tin and lead. Due to the lead it has a slightly dull appearance and can never be polished to a high gloss.

velvet brush finish

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A metal finish achieved by combining both the satin finish and the brushed finish. It has more sheen than the matte finish, reflecting light softly.

A matte finish achieved on a metal surface by sandblasting, polishing the piece with a stiff wire brush, or chemically treating the surface. Satin finishes are popular because they are less likely ...

mirror finish

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A metal finish wherein the surface is so highly polished that it reflects images as though it were a mirror. This finish generally has the highest gloss.