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Opals are a type of mineral composed of silica and water, so they do not have a distinct smell. The smell of a material is typically due to volatile compounds that are released into the air, which opals do not contain. Therefore, if you encounter an opal that has a smell, it may have been exposed to other substances that are imparting an odor onto it.

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5mo ago

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