This small opal is considered precious because of its iridescence or goniochromism. This means that it is appears to gradually change colour as the angle of view or source of light's position alters. I suspect that the scriptural observations of heavenly splendour attempt to describe the iridescent nature of the shimmering colours:
St Cuthbert's Church at Kirkby-in-Furness, once part of Lancashire-North-of-the-Sands which the Red Rose lost back in 1974, is one of those wonderful little village churches which is worth the detour.
01282 540 562
pastor @ martintop. org .uk
Salem Chapel, Martin Top
near Rimington, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4EG
Salem Congregational Chapel is a registered charity No. 252401 (England & Wales)
Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.00pm