Coober Pedy gem (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "item in Hatton Garden?" , "Mineral, usually iridescent" , "Type of gem" , "Variegated gemstone" , "Type of gemstone" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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