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Wood Opal

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Povrazník, Poľana Mts, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
© G. van der Veldt

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A variety of Opal

Opal that has replaced fossil woodl..

Classification of Wood Opal

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Other Names for Wood Opal

Synonyms:
Lithoxyl OpalOpalised WoodOpalized WoodZeasite
Other Languages:
German:Holzopal

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 Wood 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 Wood Opal

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Argentina
     
    • Entre Ríos
    		Juan Carlos Lodovichi
    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.
      • Narran Co.
        • Angledool
    		- 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/
    • Queensland
    France
     
    • Auvergne
      • Cantal
        • Saint-Flour
          • Loubaresse
    		http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    Germany
     
    • Hesse
      • Main valley
        • Dietesheim - Steinheim
    		S. Weiss: Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West, Weise (Munich), 1990; Own collection
    • Schleswig-Holstein
      • Kiel
        • Preetz
    		A. Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", Schweizerbart (Stuttgart), 2001
    Hungary
     
    • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Co.
      • Zempléni Mts.
        • Arka
    Szakáll & Gatter: Hungarian Mineral Species, 1993
        • Megyaszó
        • Telkibánya
    • Heves Co.
      • Bükk Mts.
    		GEODA 2004
    • Nógrád Co.
      • Börzsöny Mts.
      • Cserhát Mts.
    		C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).
    GEODA 2004
      • Mátra Mts.
        • Szurdokpüspöki
    		Szakáll: 100 Hungarian Mineral Locality, 2004
    • Veszprém Co.
      • Bakony Mts.
    		Koch: Minerals of Hungary, 1985
        • Várpalota
    		Szakáll & Jánosi: Minerals of Hungary, 1995
    • Zala Co.
      • Keszthelyi Mts.
        • Cserszegtomaj
    		Koch: Minerals of Hungary, 1985
    Mexico
     
    • Coahuila
      • Mun. de Sierra Mojada
        • Sierra Mojada
    		Panczner(1987):228-286.
    • Durango
      • Mun. de Mezquital
        • Mezquital
    		Panczner (1987): 286.
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
      • Kremnica Mts
    		Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
      • Poľana Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
        • Hrochoť
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
        • Poniky
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Gerard van der Veldt collection.
    Pauliš,P.,Ďuďa,R.,2002: Nejzajímavejší mineralogická naletište Slovenska. Kuttna,K.Hora, 136p
      • Štiavnica Mts
        • Banská Štiavnica Mining District
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    • Nitra Region
      • Ipeľská pahorkatina
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    • Prešov Region
      • Northern Slanské Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Duda et all.,:Mineralógia severnej časti Slanských vrchov. Min.Slovaca,Monografia 2,Bratislava, 98 p
    Thailand
     
    • Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Khorat Province)
      • Nakhon Ratchasima District
    		C. Lemanski, Jr. (visited, collected & photographed).
    USA
     
    • California
      • Kern Co.
        • El Paso Mts
          • Last Chance Canyon
    		Dibblee, T.W., Jr. and T.E. Gay (1952) Mineral deposits of Saltdale quadrangle. California Division Mines and Geology Bulletin 160: 49-50; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 282; Sinkankas, J. (1976) Gemstones of North America II. Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York: 58-59; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 355.
    • Colorado
      • Douglas Co.
        • Castle Rock Area
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Fremont Co.
        • Tallahassee Creek District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Jefferson Co.
        • Golden District
          • Golden
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Mesa Co.
        • Fruita
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Teller Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    • Georgia
      • Brooks Co.
    		Minerals of Georgia: Their properties and occurrences. Robert Cook GGWRD Bull 92
    Minerals of Georgia: Their properties and occurrences. Robert Cook GGWRD Bull 92
    Minerals of Georgia: Their properties and occurrences. Robert Cook GGWRD Bull 92
    • Idaho
      • Latah Co.
    		Dake, 1956. NW Gem Trails, 2nd ed.
      • Lincoln Co.
    		Dake, 1956. NW Gem Trails, 2nd ed.
    • Louisiana
      • Catahoula Parish
    		Earth Treasures Vol 4, Allan W. Eckert, 1987
      • Ouachita Parish
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    • Montana
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    • Nebraska
    The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Cuming Co.
    		Rocks & Minerals (1955) 30:372
      • Dodge Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
      • Furnas Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Harlan Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    • Nevada
      • Carson City
        • Delaware District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Humboldt Co.
        • Virgin Valley District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Mineral Co.
        • Red Ridge District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Nye Co.
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Washoe Co.
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    • New Mexico
      • Bernalillo Co.
    		Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
      • Sandoval Co.
    		Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
        • Jemez Sulfur District
    		Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
    Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
      • Sierra Co.
    		The Mineralogist, v. 9, no. 6, p. 222
      • Socorro Co.
    		Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
    • Oregon
      • Malheur Co.
    		Dake, 1956. NW Gem Trails, 2nd ed.
    • South Dakota
    		Jay Ellis Ransom, 1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    Jay Ellis Ransom, 1974,Gems and Minerals of America
      • Todd Co.
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
    • Texas
      • Karnes Co.
    		www.wma-minelife.com/uranium/papers/karnes.htm; Cherepon, Alan J., Minerals of the Karnes Uranium District - The Franklin of Texas.
    • Virginia
      • Hanover Co.
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    • Washington
      • Grant Co.
      • Kittitas Co.
    		http://www.mineralcouncil.org/
    • Wyoming
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
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