Terminology

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Opal as a Name

PronunciationOH-pul Meaning: ‘precious gem’; ‘eye lotion’; ‘bearer of change’ Gender: Female or Male DefinitionOpal n. an amorphous form of hydrated silicon dioxide that can be … Read more

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Opal der Phänomenstein

The Phenomenal Gemstone Durch Beugung des Lichtes an den gitterartigen Kugelpackungen, aus denen der Opal aufgebaut ist, entsteht sein auserlesenes, buntgeflecktes Flammenspiel. Die Ercheinung ist … Read more

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Opal Schmuck

Opal Jewels Wir bieten Ihnen breite Information aus der Opalenwelt und des Opal-Schmucks. Opal ist eine amorphe Form von Kieselsäure im Zusammenhang mit Quarz, eine … Read more

Opal Mining Terms

Opal Miner’s Glossary

“Anyone who possesses this knowledge has a much greater chance of finding Opal.  It would not be necessary to come upon it by chance. If one found sandstone then levels would be looked for, then rising levels, then slides and the greatest thing of all two slides crossing at an angle. A slide could be up to 100 meters long and the run of opal could be in straight line along this to a width of up to 15 meters, but usually much less.” – Dr. Archie Kalokerinos

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