Apt name for a gem of a person (4)

I believe the answer is:

opal

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Iridescent quartz-like stone" , "Milky iridescent stone" , "Shimmering stone" , "Translucent gem" , "Iridescent gemstone" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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