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OPALE NOBLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A gem variety of opal that exhibits a brilliant play of delicate colors; e.g. "white opal" and "black opal".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Minéralogie
CONT

Il existe diverses variétés [d'opale] : l'«opale noble» [...], gris bleuâtre à blanc laiteux, fort appréciée en joaillerie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Mineralogía
CONT

El ópalo noble es el más codiciado de todos por su transparencia, su brillo y la diversidad de sus aguas.

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