Opal Stone – Natural, Specimen, White
Common and precious opal replaced this bivalve's original shell, making it a spectacular fossil. "Opalized fossil bivalve (Bulldog Shale, Lower Cretaceous; Coober Pedy Opal Field, South Australia) 13," photo by James St. John. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: James St. John
| Gemstone | Opal Stone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Australia |
| Origin details | Coober Pedy Opal Field, South Australia |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Play of Color |