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Opals

Opal is a non-crystalline solid which is not really a mineral but is actually a mineraloid. It is often used as an accessory for jewelry because of its translucent characteristics. About 97% of the world’s opals are produced in Australia.

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How is glass opal made?

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Can opal be made into jewelry?

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Can opals be found in Illinois?

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What stones are similar to opal?

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What is the identity of the gemstone Opal Diamond Garnet Topaz?

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To learn the identity of the gemstones opal, diamond, garnet, and topaz you need to look at their color, transparency, specific gravity. You need to light the stone's surface and look through a loupe. You also need to determine the birefringence and refractive index.

Where can one purchase opal necklaces?

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There are many places that offer Opal Necklaces, such as Blue Nile, Walmart, Target, The Bradford Exchange, eBay, Amazon, Opalmine, JCPenny, Kmart, and Sears.

Why Do opals change color?

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Where might one be able to purchase blue opal in bulk?

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Blue opal is difficult to purchase in bulk and nearly impossible to find online. However, one could purchase blue opal as beads or other jewelry. One could also purchase it on auctions.

Where are some of the places that one might purchase opal jewelry?

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Opal jewellery can be bought from a variety of retailers like The Bay and Walmart at a decent price. Opal jewellery can also be bought from online sites like Polyvore, Ebay and Amazon, most are in good condition.

Why UGA called as opal?

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Where can one find Australian Opal mines?

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There are many Opal mining towns in Australia. Well known towns include Coober Pedy, White Clifs and Lightning Ridge. They are all roughly in the south eastern part of Australia.

If my date is wearing an opal bracelet and says it is her zodiac stone then what is her sign?

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You're date is most likely a scorpio. Scorpio's main gemstone is Topaz, but others include Opal, Beryl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, and Tourmaline. Opal is most common of them.

What are the characteristics of a fire opal?

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Fire Opal is said to be an excellent crystal for business, it is believed to draw in money, smoothen the path of change and encourage you to make progress and evolve.

How are opals processed?

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What materials are opals composed from?

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Opals are composed of the natural mineral silica, and water. The water content varies from as little as 3% to 21%, but it normally contains 6% to 10%.

Is diatomite an example of opal silica?

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yes it is

What is ammolite known to be used for?

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Ammolite is used for making jewelry and this is an opal. Well, now days an ammolite gemstone are very demanded and many of the peoples are wearing the ammolite jewellery. I also like to wear ammolite jewellery and this is really so attractive in look. So I must suggest EZ Shop Company for all to get the real ammolite gemstone jewellery.

Can opal be different colors?

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Is opal a cute dog name?

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