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Iridescent gem (5)

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opal

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">iridescent gem</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Semi-precious stone of milky or bluish colour" , "Mineral used as a gemstone, of hydrated silica" , "Variegated gemstone" , "Birthstone for October" , "Something milky-white" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, The Star Tribune, the USA Today, the LA Times, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Universal, The Mirror, The New York Times and The Sun.
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