Honey Opal
A variety of Opal
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About Honey Opal
Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
An unnecessary name for orange-brown opal.
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Mindat ID:
9786 (as Honey Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9786:0 (as Honey Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
Pronunciation of Honey Opal
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Honey Opal
Mindat Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Honey Opal
German:Honigopal
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 6 photos of Honey Opal associated with 'Manganese Dendrites' | |
| 5 photos of Honey Opal associated with 'Black Opal' | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 2 photos of Honey Opal associated with Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Honey Opal associated with 'Precious Opal' | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Honey Opal associated with 'Fire Opal' | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Honey Opal associated with Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 1 photo of Honey Opal associated with 'Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
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 Honey Opal
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-9786.html
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References for Honey Opal
Reference List:
Jones, J. B., Segnit, E. R. (1971) The nature of opal I. nomenclature and constituent phases. Journal of the Geological Society of Australia, 18 (1) 57-68 doi:10.1080/00167617108728743
Localities for Honey Opal
Showing 7 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Cram (2004) |
| Keith Compton collection | |
| Joel Williams Collection |
Austria | |
| Erwin Löffler collection +1 other reference |
Canada | |
| Simandl et al. (1997) |
Hungary | |
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USA | |
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Ósva Valley, Telkibánya, Gönc District, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary