pipe opal

noun

Opal formed in an unusual tubular shape, mainly in sandstone.

Meanings

nounpipe opal (countable and uncountable, plural pipe opals)

plural pipe opals

  1. countableuncountablechemistryOpal formed in an unusual tubular shape, mainly in sandstone.
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