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Silica · Opal

White Opal

White Opal — Opal

White opal carries its play-of-colour on a pale milky body — the most available precious opal, led by Coober Pedy and Ethiopia.

Colour
orange
Transparency
Variable
RI
1.370–1.470
SG
1.98–2.23
Mohs
5.0–6.5
Birthstone
October
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