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Cherry Opal

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Cerro da Oca Mine, Vale de Vargo, Serpa, Beja District, Portugal
© Martins da Pedra

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Colour:Red-brownLustre:Vitreous
A variety of Opal

A variety of common or precious opal distinguished by its red-brown color.

Classification of Cherry Opal

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Physical Properties of Cherry Opal

Lustre:Vitreous
Colour:Red-brown
Streak:White

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Cherry Opal

Reference List:Jones, J.B. and E.R. Segnit (1971), The nature of opal. I Nomenclature and constituent phases. Journal of the Geological Society of Australia: 18: 57-68.

Anal. Chem. Acta (1994): 286: 107.

Lapis Extra No. 10, Opal (1996).

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    Localities for Cherry Opal

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    • Guanajuato
      • Mun. de Cuerámaro
        • Cuerámaro
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    • California
      • San Bernardino Co.
        • Opal Mountain
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