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The Formation of Precious Opal
by richardcarew
Precious opal is, unlike most minerals, amorphous like glass. Most
minerals are crystalline in nature but opal is not although precious
opal does have a structure to it. It is formed from trillions of
submicroscopic spheres of silicone dioxide. That means you can only
see them with an electron microscope. The spheres are in what is
called a close packed cubic arrangement leaving spaces between the
spheres that are sometimes filled with water, opal can be up to 20%
water.....
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Studio Flood Damage and Clean Up
by Littleton Studio School-Jean Matray
The Littleton Studio School was damaged by a broken pipe in the
attic of the facility we rent. A sprinkler system pipe broke and
water rained into the metal and clay studio. When the front door was
first opened water gushed out. Nearly a foot of water covered some
parts of the studios. There is insurance on the facility and
contents, but a lot of work needed to be done during the holidays to
get the place back to working....
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