fire opal

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fire opal [′fīr ‚ō·pəl]

(mineralogy)

A translucent or transparent, orangy-yellow, brownish-orange, or red variety of opal that gives out fiery reflections in bright light and that may have a play of colors. Also known as pyrophane; sun opal.

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