Opals originate from the same element that makes sand This interesting book features many eye-opening facts about this beautiful gem. With a look at the mines of southern Australia to pieces of very expensive jewelry, readers will discover how opals go from raw stones to a fantastic finished product, with a particular focus on their geologic beginnings.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1538314304
ISBN13:9781538314302
Release Date:July 2026
Publisher:Scientific American Educational Publishing
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