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Bone Opal

A variety of Opal

Opal replacing fossil bone.

Classification of Bone Opal

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Other Names for Bone Opal

Synonyms:
Opalized Bone

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 Bone 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 Bone Opal

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