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2. Doublet (lapidary) - Wikipedia

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   A doublet is a type of assembled gem composed in two sections. [1] It is sometimes used to imitate other, more expensive gems. Opal Doublet. A garnet and glass doublet uses a top portion of natural garnet fused to any color of glass to imitate a gem. The color of glass used in the doublet is all that is seen, as the garnet provides no color.

3. Opal - Wikipedia

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   An opal doublet consists of a relatively thin layer of precious opal, backed by a layer of dark-colored material, most commonly ironstone, dark or black common opal (potch), onyx, or obsidian. The darker backing emphasizes the play of color and results in a more attractive display than a lighter potch.

4. Ammolite - Wikipedia

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   Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America.It is commonly unearthed by natural erosion or through the process of various mining practices, within the perimeter of an ancient sea bed called the Western Interior Seaway. [2]

5. World's most expensive opal literally glows in the dark - AOL

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   In fact, as it gets darker around the opal, the opal appears ever more vibrant. The stone's vivid and sparkly nature is in stark contrast to Coober Pedy, Australia where it was discovered.

6. Opalite - Wikipedia

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   Opalite is a trade name for synthetic opalescent glass and various opal and moonstone simulants. Other names for this glass product include argenon, sea opal, opal moonstone, and other similar names. [1] [2] It is also used to promote impure varieties of variously colored common opal. [1]

7. 30 Cheap, Beautiful Places To Retire With Just $250K in Savings

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   Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed the most beautiful cities in the United States to find the places to retire with $250,000 in savings. First GOBankingRates found the most ...