LARGE OPAL SPECIMEN FROM MINER 6.20 OZ R831

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Starting Bid (USD)	$300.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	February 3, 2012 5:20 PM (PST)	Basic Shipping Information
Ends	February 13, 2012 5:10 PM (PST)	Shipping Cost	4.00 paid by buyer
Auction Category	Black Opal > Black Opal Specimen / Carving	Optional Shipping Insurance within Australia (USD)	13.00
Auction ID	72235	Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (USD)	13.00
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Item Specifics
Item Type: THIS SPECIMEN WAS FOUND BY MINER AND IS JUST HOW HE FOUND IT.IN ITS NATURAL FORMATION NOT POLISHED.THE OPAL HAS GREEN ON BLACK COLOURS.IT IS MORE SUITED AS OPAL SPECIMEN THAN FOR CUTTING..SOME BUYERS JUST POLISH THE OPAL COLOUR AND LOOKS GOOD IN THEIR COLLECTION
Origin :LIGHTNING RIDGE AUSTRALIA
Opal Size : 105 x 85 x 21 MM
Treated/Untreated : UNTREATED
Weight (Carats) : 8.20
Colour : BRIGHT
Pattern :
Number of pieces : 1
Accuracy of picture :
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Brightness Rating, 1 Dullest to 5 Brightest :
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Opal body tone as recommended by Australian Gemstone Association Ltd :
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Base of opal (bottom) :
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Full opal Clean back Some Sand Majority Sand
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Definitions
Convert Weight : 5 Carats = 1 Gram
Covert Size : 6 mm = 1/4 inch (approx)
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