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Synthetic opal is a man-made gemstone designed to replicate the chemical composition, internal structure, and physical properties of natural opal. It typically consists of silica spheres arranged in a highly regular, ordered pattern, which creates its characteristic play-of-color through light diffraction. Unlike natural opal, synthetic opals often display a more uniform and regular color pattern, sometimes described as a "chicken wire" or "lizard skin" appearance under magnification. They may contain resin (about 20%) combined with silica (about 80%) in some types, while others are resin-free and chemically identical to natural opal. Synthetic opals are generally more affordable, more durable, and less prone to cracking than natural opals. They do not fluoresce under UV light and can be distinguished by their uniformity and specific growth patterns. These qualities make synthetic opals popular for jewelry, offering vibrant colors and consistent quality at a lower price point.

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What are the most common colors found in opals？

The most common colors found in opals are white, gray, and green. White opal, characterized by a light or milky body tone, is the most prevalent, followed by gray and green opals12. Blue is also a very common color, especially in boulder opals, making it one of the frequent hues encountered during mining.

Opals can exhibit a wide range of body colors, including white, black, gray, green, blue, yellow, orange, pink, and red; however, the rarer and more valuable ones tend to have darker body tones, such as black or intense red. Common opal (which lacks play-of-color) appears in many pastel shades such as white, blue, green, pink, yellow, and orange, often caused by trace elements like iron.

In summary, while opals can display virtually every color of the rainbow within their play-of-color, the most common base or body colors are white, gray, green, and blue.. View More