Rough Opal

Andrea Ferreira2021-03-30

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Noble opal, stone known by its play-of-colors, has its main brazilian deposits in the Piauí town Pedro II. The variety fire opal also occurs in some regions.

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Title: Rough Opal
Creator: Andrea Ferreira
Date Created: 2021-03-30
Location Created: Jazida de Boi Morto, Pedro II, Piauí - Brasil
Physical Dimensions: 5,1x3,3x2,5
Type: SiO2·nH2O - Silicates
Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Medium: Mineral

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