Robinson's Jewelers Blog / opal cracking

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Extreme close-up of a stunning black opal showing brilliant play-of-color with flashes of red, blue, and green, revealing its mystical beauty.

What Causes the "Play-of-color" in Opals, and Why Are Some Prone to Cracking? We Have the Sparkling and Slightly Spooky Answers!

Maya Thompson Posted on February 15 2026
Have you ever stared into an opal and felt like you were looking at a tiny, captured ga...
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