| Name | Opal |
| Class | Semi-precious |
| Category | Hydrated amorphous silica |
| Crystal system | Amorphous |
| Chemical composition | Hydrated silica (SiO₂·nH₂O) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
| Geographical origin | Australia (main producer), Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil, United States, Honduras |






















































































































































































































