Notable locations in Williamsburg: Williamsburg Sport Complex (A), Sport Hill Country Club (B), Iowa County Ambulance Williamsburg (C), Williamsburg First Responders (D), Williamsburg Public Library (E), Williamsburg Police Department (F), Williamsburg Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map.
Types of Opal. Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike the other crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals.
Gold, diamonds, cobalt, copper and oil are major resources that are mined from the region; most mining is small scale, artisanal, and unregulated. Recently, mining groups have targeted coltan and cassiterite, rare minerals used in electronics such as mobile phones.