Pearlescent vs. Opalescent

Having a pearly luster or gloss.

Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Pearl-like, either in color or luster.

Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Having an iridescent pearl-like surface, giving a play of lustrous rainbowlike colors; nacreous; pearlaceous.

Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.

Having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors;

Having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors;