While the miner who found this nodule hit the jackpot, it's entirely possible that there was no other precious opal nearby. Photo by James St. John. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Translucent Blue Play-of-Color Opal Stone Specimen
While the miner who found this nodule hit the jackpot, it's entirely possible that there was no other precious opal nearby. Photo by James St. John. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Opal Prospecting and Mining
Credit: James St. John
| Gemstone | Opal Stone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Play of Color |