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but the bulk of the world’s pearls are obtained through farming

The mineral got its name from the Greek words for "to see" and "through" because of the ability to see internal cleavage planes of the small crystals

Green Apophyllite occurs most frequently in India where it is found nestled in Stilbite crystals

natural colors of Zircon are widely varied

Koroit Opal Stand-Up 45f6a5b026772063a20104afb0d1a947 including yellowOpal is composed of hydrated silica. It is an amorphous silicate, meaning it does not form crystals. Opals are structurally composed of tiny spheres of silica, which when arranged in perfect geometry create the famous play of color associated with the stones. The arrangement of silica balls acts like a prism, which allows the rainbow spectrum of colors to be visible to the naked eye. Opal has been a stone of myth and mysticism for thousands of years.