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Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide and water. As water runs down through the earth, it picks up silica from sandstone, and carries this silica-rich solution into cracks and voids , caused by natural faults or decomposing fossils. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind a silica deposit. This cycle repeats over very long periods of time, and eventually opal is formed.
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What is unique about opal?
* Opal is the only gem that is formed by water. * Opal is the only gemstone where many different brightly coloured hues may be seen in the one stone.
Are there different kinds of opal?
The types of Opal that i am familiar with are White Opal, Fire Opal, Boulder Opal, Black Opal, Crystal Opal, Light Opal, Doublet Opal, Triplet Opal, Common Opal, Synthetic Opal, and Immitation Opal.
How many opal types are there?
There are 5 basic types of opal. These types are Peruvian Opal, Fire Opal, Girasol Opal, Common opal and Precious Opal.
How many types of opals are there?
There are 5 basic types of opal. These types are Peruvian Opal, Fire Opal, Girasol Opal, Common opal and Precious Opal.
What is the difference between an Australian opal and an Ethiopian opal?
An Ethiopian opal is an opal-CT, whereas an Australian opal is an opal-A. The Ethiopian opal is made up of leptospheres, instead of small amorphous silica spheres like the Australian opal.
What is boulder opal?
Boulder opal is distinct from black opal in the following ways: * Boulder opal is usually mined in open-cut operations while black opal is mined in shafts. * Boulder opal is found in ironstone boulders, while black opal is found in seams.
What is the fracture of opal?
The fracture of an opal can be hard or smooth , An opal can have as many fractures as any other mineral can . Sometimes opal can be smooth , sometimes they can be hard . The fracture of an opal is hard and smooth .
Who are the main character in because of winn dixie?
India Opal Buloni (Opal) The Preacher (Opal's father) Winn-Dixie (Opal's dog)
What does the name opal mean?
Opal is the Australian natural gemstone and is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide and water, it ranges in colors from clear to white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. However, it is brittle, heat sensitive, and breaks and scratches easily.
What are the ingredience in black opal?
black and opal
Is opal common?
Depends on what kind of opal
When did The Opal end?
The Opal ended in 1860.
