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Boulder Opal

A variety of Precious Opal

A variety of Precious Opal found in Queensland, Australia, as cracks or coatings in and around ironstone/sandstone boulders.

Classification of Boulder Opal

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Other Names for Boulder Opal

Synonyms:
Queensland Opal
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Varieties:
Yowah Nut

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 Boulder 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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