Black or milky gem (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Semi-transparent gem" , "Jewellery item" , "Gem stone" , "One's stony" , "Variegated gemstone" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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