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  2. Opal - Wikipedia

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    The darker backing emphasizes the play of color and results in a more attractive display than a lighter potch. An opal triplet is similar to a doublet but has a third layer, a domed cap of clear quartz or plastic on the top. The cap takes a high polish and acts as a protective layer for the opal.

  3. Stop codon - Wikipedia

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    The third and last stop codon in the standard genetic code was discovered soon after, and corresponds to the nucleotide triplet "UGA". [21] To continue matching with the theme of colored minerals, the third nonsense codon came to be known as "opal", which is a type of silica showing a variety of colors. [17]

  4. Doublet (lapidary) - Wikipedia

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    Opal Doublet. A garnet and glass doublet uses a top portion of natural garnet fused to any color of glass to imitate a gem. The color of glass used in the doublet is all that is seen, as the garnet provides no color. If seen in reflected light, a separation line may be seen. A harder garnet makes the stones more durable.

  5. Opalescence - Wikipedia

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    Each of the three notable types of opal – precious, common, and fire [3] – display different optical effects; therefore, the intended meaning varies depending on context. The general definition of opalescence is a milky iridescence displayed by an opal, which describes the visual effect of precious opal very well, and opalescence is ...

  6. Phosphorescence - Wikipedia

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    Triplet phosphorescence occurs when an atom absorbs a high-energy photon, and the energy becomes locked in the spin multiplicity of the electrons, generally changing from a fluorescent singlet state to a slower emitting triplet state.

  7. Why your phone doesn’t make for the best alarm clock - AOL

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    A phone by your bed could mean easy access to scroll at night and an easy snooze button in the morning.

  8. List of RAL colours - Wikipedia

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    Opal green: RAL 6027: Light green: RAL 6028: ... English name Sample sRGB 8-bit Grey 8-bit sRGB sRGB HSL CIELAB 1976 CMYK LRV; Hex triplet C linear red green

  9. Chrissy Teigen Is Unrecognizable in Laser Face Mask as She ...

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    Chrissy Teigen is indulging in some skincare self-care.. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the model and cookbook author, 39, shared an Instagram Stories clip of herself looking unrecognizable as she sported ...