Opal Stone – Natural, Bead, Blue
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 |