Identifying Opal Patterns

Have you ever wondered about the different patterns you see in an opal? In this video, we will walk you through different names for the colorful displays of color you see in one of the world's most popular gemstones.

For more information on opals, check out https://www.gemsociety.org/article/op...

Special thanks to the following contributors:
Harlequin Footage:https://anderson-beattie.com/boulder-...

Honeycomb Footage: Colorful honeycomb pattern Ethiopian opal, 2.78ct (16.02) on Vimeo

Flagstone Footage: “Large Semi-Black Red Multi-Coloured Flagstone Pattern Opal! Large 16.40ct”

Palette Footage: https://anderson-beattie.com/opal-dou...

Jigsaw Footage: https://anderson-beattie.com/opal-dou...

Chaff Footage: https://anderson-beattie.com/crystal-...

Windmill Footage: https://anderson-beattie.com/black-opals

Feather/Fern Leaf Footage: https://anderson-beattie.com/opal-rings

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