Individual opals can vary widely in appearance and quality. As diverse as snowflakes or fingerprints, each gem can differ noticeably.
There are three main aspects of an opal’s quality:
Color — Background color and play-of-color
Pattern — Arrangement of play-of-color
Clarity — Transparency and quantity of inclusions
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