Lapidaries often cut common opals into beads for their color and translucence. Hematite and opal armband, photo by Mathilda Samuelsson. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
Translucent Blue Opal Stone Bead in Bracelet
Lapidaries often cut common opals into beads for their color and translucence. Hematite and opal armband, photo by Mathilda Samuelsson. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
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Credit: Mathilda Samuelsson
| Gemstone | Opal Stone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Bracelet |
| Gem State | Bead |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Translucent |