Opals are one of the most unique gemstones in the world, known for their unique iridescent, fire-like appearance.Opals are in a class by themselves.
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Color: All colors, with black being the rarest. Precious opals will appear iridescent over whichever primary body tone they have.
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Crystal structure: Amorphous solid (not crystalline)
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Luster: Subvitreous to waxy
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Transparency: Transparent to opaque; Typically translucent to opaque
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Refractive index: 1.450 +0.020/-0.080
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Specific Gravity: 2.09
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Cleavage: None
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