Mineral variety Healing crystal

Opal Doublet & Triplet

Also known as: Opal doublet, Opal triplet

Variety of Opal.

Opal Doublet & Triplet specimen — Opal banded.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license) · photo of parent mineral

📜 Key facts

Age	Assembled stones (modern)
Origin & sources	Mainly made from thin Australian opal.
Composition	A thin slice of precious opal glued to a dark backing (doublet), sometimes with a clear quartz or glass cap on top (triplet)

How it forms

Thin opal is glued onto black backing to boost its colour. A triplet adds a protective clear dome. A side view shows the glue lines. Don't soak assembled opals, because water can loosen the glue.

Mineral data: see Opal.

🌍 Where it's found

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Assembled opals carry opal's lore of creativity and joy.