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  2. Opal - Wikipedia

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    A Peruvian opal (also called blue opal) is a semi-opaque to opaque blue-green stone found in Peru, which is often cut to include the matrix in the more opaque stones. It does not display a play of color. Blue opal also comes from Oregon and Idaho in the Owyhee region, as well as from Nevada around the Virgin Valley. [16] Opal is also formed by ...

  3. Galaxy Opal - Wikipedia

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    The Galaxy Opal is the world's largest polished opal, certified by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1992. [1] It was found at the Boi Morto Mine in Brazil in 1976. [ 2 ] The finished opal weighs approximately 3,749 carats , or 0.75 kg.

  4. 135 Interesting Facts for Kids and Adults to Blow Your Mind - AOL

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    Interesting Facts for Kids. 66. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn. 67. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 68. A shrimp’s heart isn’t in its chest; it’s located near the ...

  5. Flame Queen Opal - Wikipedia

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    The Flame Queen Opal is perhaps the best-known example of "eye-of-opal", an eye-like effect created when opal in-fills a cavity. [ 1 ] The Flame Queen's flat central raised dome flashes red or gold depending on the angle of view, and is surrounded by a band of deep blue-green, giving the stone an appearance somewhat like that of a fried egg.

  6. Halley's Comet Opal - Wikipedia

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    The Halley's Comet Opal is a very fine specimen, with few flaws or blemishes and a large green and orange 1.6 cm (0.63 in) thick color bar which goes through the opal. Formed about 20 million years ago, it is an example of a nobby, which is a natural lump-shaped opal found only at Lightning Ridge. [2] As of 2006 it was for sale at $1.2 million. [3]

  7. Chrysoberyl - Wikipedia

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    Main chrysoberyl producing countries. The mineral or gemstone chrysoberyl is an aluminate of beryllium with the formula Be Al 2 O 4. [5] [6] The name chrysoberyl is derived from the Greek words χρυσός chrysos and βήρυλλος beryllos, meaning "a gold-white spar".

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    Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for younger generations. Although they're often drawn to vibrant cities for their career opportunities and lifestyle perks, high housing costs make ...

  9. Best Buy broadly misses earnings estimates as consumers pull ...

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    Even artificial intelligence couldn't make up for flagging consumer demand at Best Buy ().For the 12th consecutive quarter, the retailer posted negative same-store sales growth, down 2.9% year ...