mosaic glass

Mosaic gla is formed by the a ociation of various colored opaque or transparent rods of gla , so arranged that the ends may form patterns. Sections being removed, the pieces are arranged for the production of a recurring pattern, or a general combination is formed by the a ociation of a variety of separate ornaments. mosaic-gold, s. Chem.: SnS2. Bisulphide of tin. Prepared by exposing a mixture of 12 parts of tin, 6 of mercury, 6 of sal-ammoniac, and 7 of flowers of sulphur to a low red heat. It forms brilliant gold-colored scales, and is used as a substitute for gold powder. Mosaic Ministry, s. The name given by Burke to the mongrel coalition which took office in July, 1766. "Pitt undertook the formation of that Mosaic Ministry which Edmund Burke has so graphically described."Collier: British Empire , ch. iv., p. 399.