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Rough against her fingers until she turned it over. Where the outside coating had chipped away, a blinding flash of color shone. She twisted it in the sunlight, producing a play of color more startling than any rainbow.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33,38],{"id":34,"tag":35},3394855,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},8598,"rare",{"id":39,"tag":40},3394854,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},17052,"opal",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},545891,"Cutting and polishing an opal is a great skill. The outer casing has to be removed with a diamond saw and then it is shaped. The Romans mastered the art thousands of years ago.\"Della ran her finger over the stone. \"Where did the name opal come from?\"\"From the Sanskrit meaning 'precious stone,' and later the Greek derivative opallios, meaning 'a change of color'.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49,54,59],{"id":50,"tag":51},2964012,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},2838,"colors",{"id":55,"tag":56},2964015,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},7961,"precious",{"id":60,"tag":61},2964014,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},505383,"She could see why men and women through the ages had become besotted with opals. It was as though an almighty hand had scooped a palmful of emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, and pearls and mixed their radiant hues. Fit for a queen. 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So far removed from any other female he'd ever come across. The outrage rippling through her, so intense it radiated like heat from her body. Her eyes flashing, no sign of fear for herself. He hadn't wanted her to flee. He wanted to know more.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[98,103],{"id":99,"tag":100},1098818,{"id":101,"tag_name":102},127,"attraction",{"id":104,"tag":105},1098820,{"id":106,"tag_name":107},3836,"fury","**The Backstory**\n\nThis passage is likely from Tea Cooper's novel, showcasing her skillful storytelling and character development. The era of Australian literature that Cooper inhabits often explores themes of rugged landscapes, pioneering spirits, and relationships forged in the unforgiving outback. This sentiment echoes the early 20th-century era when women were fighting for equality and independence.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this passage seems to describe a romantic encounter between two characters, but it reveals a more profound insight: that true connection requires not just physical attraction but also an openness to understanding and embracing another person's emotions, even if they are intense or unfamiliar. The protagonist is drawn to the heroine's fury because he is intrigued by her unbridled passion and willingness to express herself freely.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, take note of how you respond when faced with someone else's strong emotions. Rather than becoming defensive or dismissive, strive to understand the underlying reasons for their anger or frustration. By doing so, you may uncover new depths in your relationships and become a more empathetic listener.",{"currentPage":110,"totalPages":110,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":111},1,10]