{"product_id":"common-opal","title":"Common Opal in Oxidized Copper Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Opal is a natural form of opal that does not display the flashing rainbow colors (called play-of-color) seen in precious opal. Instead, it has a soft, uniform color and a gentle, earthy beauty that many jewelry artists appreciate. ✨\u003cbr\u003eAppearance\u003cbr\u003eUsually opaque to translucent\u003cbr\u003eColors can include:\u003cbr\u003eWhite\u003cbr\u003eCream\u003cbr\u003eYellow\u003cbr\u003eOrange\u003cbr\u003eBrown\u003cbr\u003eBlue\u003cbr\u003ePink\u003cbr\u003eGreen\u003cbr\u003eOften has a waxy or slightly glassy luster\u003cbr\u003eSome varieties have their own names based on color, such as pink opal or blue opal.\u003cbr\u003eComposition\u003cbr\u003eMade of hydrated silica (SiO₂·nH₂O)\u003cbr\u003eContains 3–21% water, which gives opal its unique look and texture.\u003cbr\u003eHardness\u003cbr\u003e5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale\u003cbr\u003eSofter than quartz, so it should be handled with care in jewelry.\u003cbr\u003eWhere It’s Found\u003cbr\u003eCommon opal occurs in many parts of the world, including:\u003cbr\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003eMexico\u003cbr\u003ePeru\u003cbr\u003eUnited States\u003cbr\u003eWhy Artists Love It\u003cbr\u003eFor jewelry makers (especially wire-wrapped pieces like yours), common opal is popular because it offers:\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful soft colors\u003cbr\u003eAffordable price compared to precious opal\u003cbr\u003eUnique patterns and calming tones\u003cbr\u003eIt pairs especially well with copper wire, which enhances the warm, natural look of the stone. 🧡\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WiredEarth Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51406751564066,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/4640\/2082\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_64030dd3-d459-474a-8387-120c06012e06.png?v=1773088289","url":"https:\/\/wiredearthtreasures.com\/products\/common-opal","provider":"WiredEarth Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}