Thin cracks or breaks in paint, plastic, or vinyl. Although the main cause of crazing is weathering, it may also be caused by the incompatibility of paint layers or solvents.
The formation of a network of cracks in a glaze.
Random pattern of fine lines or cracks on the surface of a crackle-glazed tile.
a fine crack in a glaze or other surface
develop a fine network of cracks; "Crazed ceramics"
is a fracture in opal, which greatly reduces the value.
A term to describe a particular type of cracking within an opal. An opal may crack if exposed to the atmosphere and excessive drying takes place. This usually exibits itself as hairlike fractures. An opal may also crack due to internal pressures which are released when cut.