Iridescent gemstone primarily mined in Australia (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Iridescent gemstone" , "Milky white gem" , "Delicately coloured gem" , "Milky white gemstone" , "Precious stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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