Amorphous form of hydrated silica used as a gemstone (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "raw material" , "Precious stone" , "Iridescent quartz-like stone" , "Milky white gemstone" , "Birthstone for October" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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