Allens Rise Dark Opal RED MULTICOLOR 2.7ct 8x15mm

layers of color structure add to the internal glow

bright crystal shows at tip, this is a fine gemstone suitable for gold and diamonds

thick color bar on grey base

beautiful example of gem quality Allen's Rise opal

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Allen's Rise fields near Coober Pedy produce that area's only dark to black opal. This stone is a good example of the beauty of the opal from that area.

Strong densely packed color in a small to medium flake pattern overlays layers of other color patterns. There is a bright broadflash underlayer which adds luminance and color. There is also a blue glow which is quite bright. Primarily green and red with shades and tones of most all other colors except the purple range. Strong cobalt blue glow.

2.69 carats

8 mm x 15 mm x 3.5 mm

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trspat, 24 Sep 2010:
What is the brightness on this stone?