specular stones

A form of specular stone — A type of transparent stone (lapides speculares) that was used in classical times for glazing, adding sparkle to floor coverings, etc. Various modern authors have identified this stone as selenite, talc, or mica.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of specular stone
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