Article 47K90 Gemologist Finds Insect Trapped in Opal Instead of Amber

Gemologist Finds Insect Trapped in Opal Instead of Amber

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Ryan F. Mandelbaum
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On a trip to Indonesia, gemologist Brian Berger purchased an opal that appeared to have an insect entombed inside. Insects trapped in amber are a common-enough sight, but in a slow-forming gemstone like opal?

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