Chrysopal
A variety of Opal
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About Chrysopal
Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
Name:
From the Greek χρυσός (chrysos) meaning 'gold' (sheen).
The origin of the word "opal" is uncertain. It may be from the Sanskrit "upala", meaning "stone" or "precious stone" or from opalus, the ancient Latin name for the gem (Pliny the Elder, 75-79). Pliny may have also referred to the gem as paederos, but a modern commentary by Kostov (2008) questions if that name was actually applied to the opal in the modern sense.
The origin of the word "opal" is uncertain. It may be from the Sanskrit "upala", meaning "stone" or "precious stone" or from opalus, the ancient Latin name for the gem (Pliny the Elder, 75-79). Pliny may have also referred to the gem as paederos, but a modern commentary by Kostov (2008) questions if that name was actually applied to the opal in the modern sense.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5961 (as Chrysopal)
3004 (as Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5961:5 (as Chrysopal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
Similar Names
| Chrysopal (of Delamétherie) | A synonym of Chrysoberyl | |
| Chrysopal (of Schumann) | A variety of Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
Chemistry of Chrysopal
Mindat Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Chrysopal
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References for Chrysopal
Localities for Chrysopal
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Kosovo | |
| Vanrusselt (2023) | |
| Cunico Resources |
USA | |
| D. B. Sterrett (1912) |
Lindsay, Tulare County, California, USA