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Ross

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Milky-white mineral" , "Rock" , "Many-coloured gem" , "Gem stone" , "Gem with delicate colours" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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