Gem with milky iridescence (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "it may be highly valued" , "Gem-stone with a milky quality" , "Precious stuff" , "Milky-white mineral" , "Milky stuff that's hard" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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