Layered gemstone with flashes of colour (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Mineral, usually iridescent" , "Precious stone" , "Delicately coloured gem" , "it may be highly valued" , "item in Hatton Garden?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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