Chrysopal

/ˈkrɪsoʊpæl/ noun

Definition

A rare, golden or honey-colored variety of the gemstone opal.

Etymology

From Greek 'chrysos' (gold) combined with 'opal', a gemstone whose name comes from Sanskrit. This type of opal was named to reflect its warm, golden appearance similar to amber or precious metals.

Kelly Says

Chrysopal is like nature's own trick: it looks like golden metal or amber, but it's actually silica with trapped water molecules that make it shimmer—the water can actually evaporate over time, making old chrysopal less bright!

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