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Definition
What is Opal?
Opal is a hydrated silica material valued in gemology, including varieties that display play-of-color. Detailed reference values are pending editorial review.
At a glance
Gemological properties
Values marked pending have not yet cleared the editorial source review.
| Gemstone name | Opal | Mineral species | Pending verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Pending verification | Crystal system | Pending verification |
| Mohs hardness | Pending verification | Specific gravity | Pending verification |
| Refractive index | Pending verification | Birefringence | Pending verification |
| Primary color | Multicolor | Optical character | Pending verification |
| Luster | Pending verification | Transparency | Pending verification |
Science & context
A layered reference
Research dossier under construction
Chemistry, color, optics, formation, locality, treatments, value factors, buying, collecting, history, and care will publish as independently sourced sections.
Evidence
References & further reading
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