You can see the snakeskin pattern in this synthetic opal best in the upper-left green area and somewhat less clearly in the center-right yellow and green areas. Substage lighting can also help find these patterns. © Donald Clark, gemsociety.org.
Lab-Created Translucent White Play-of-Color Opal Stone Cabochon
You can see the snakeskin pattern in this synthetic opal best in the upper-left green area and somewhat less clearly in the center-right yellow and green areas. Substage lighting can also help find these patterns. © Donald Clark, gemsociety.org.
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| Gemstone | Opal Stone |
| Natural or man made | Lab-made |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Play of Color |