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Shell Opal

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A variety of Opal

Opal replacing fossil shells.

Classification of Shell Opal

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Other Names for Shell Opal

Synonyms:
Opalised ShellOpalized Shell
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Other Information

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    • Localities for Shell Opal

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    Australia
     
    • New South Wales
      • Finch Co.
        • Lightning Ridge
    		- Smith, E. & R. (1999): Black Opal Fossils of Lightning Ridge - Treasures from the Rainbow Billabong, Kangaroo Press, East Roseville.
    - Smith, E. & R. (1999): Black Opal Fossils of Lightning Ridge - Treasures from the Rainbow Billabong, Kangaroo Press, East Roseville.
    - Smith, E. & R. (1999): Black Opal Fossils of Lightning Ridge - Treasures from the Rainbow Billabong, Kangaroo Press, East Roseville. - Cram, L. (2004): A Journey with Colour, Vol 2, Part B - A History of Lightning Ridge Opal 1873-2003, Len Cram. - Australian Opal Centre web site http://www.australianopalcentre.com/
    • South Australia
      • Coober Pedy - Everard Range Regions
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