Shell Opal
A variety of Opal
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About Shell Opal
Opal replacing fossil shells.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9828 (as Shell Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9828:7 (as Shell Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
Synonyms of Shell Opal
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Shell Opal associated with Precious Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
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 Shell Opal
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-9828.html
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References for Shell Opal
Reference List:
Localities for Shell Opal
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - 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 | |
| Smith (1999) |
| Cram (2004) | |
| Cram (2004) | |
| Smith (1999) | |
| Smith (1999) | |
| Smith (1999) | |
| Smith (1999) | |
| Cram (2004) | |
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Wyoming Opal Fields, Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia