Mineral - Opal

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