LIGHTNING RIDGE SOLID OPAL CRYSTAL FANCY FACET 2.26 ct

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Starts	February 8, 2012 9:20 PM (PST)	Basic Shipping Information
Ends	February 9, 2012 9:15 PM (PST)	Shipping Cost	4.00 paid by buyer
Auction Category	Crystal Faceted Opal	Optional Shipping Insurance within Australia (USD)	8.65
Auction ID	159193	Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (USD)	8.65
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Description

OEB/036

TYPE: SOLID NATURAL OPAL CRYSTAL

ORIGIN: LIGHTNING RIDGE, AUSTRALIA

CARAT WEIGHT: 2.26

SIZE : 11.8 x 7.7 x 5.5 mm

SHAPE/CUT: Free shape / Modified Emerald Cut

CLARITY: VS Transparent

COLOUR: GOLDEN HONEY

This opal is quality facet cut from rare, super clean, sunflash crystal opal, ready to be set in jewelry.
*Please note sun flash opal is generally clear or opal body tone hued until viewed with light source, you see a nice surprise of flashing colours. Best viewed in sunlight or artificial light.

Fine Quality Facet Cut.

Should you have any queries regarding this item please don't hesitate to contact us.

GIA Type II Clarity Chart

VVS Very Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions
VS Very Slightly Included - NOTICEABLE to Obvious
SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable to OBVIOUS
SI2 Slightly Included 2 - Obvious to Prominate

I1 Included 1 - Prominent - moderate effect on appearance or durability.
I2 Included 2 - Prominent - severe effect on appearance & durability.
I3 Included 3 - Prominent- severe effect on beauty, transparency & durability.

Type 2 Colored Gemstones by their nature have natural inclusions.
(Inclusions are the norm) This includes gems such as:
Ametrine, Amblygonite, Andulusite, Apatite. Alexandrite, Crysoberyl, Diopside, Feldspar, Flourite, Garnet(All species), Iolite, Natrolite, Fire Opals, Phenakite, Peridot, Quartz, Rhodolite, Ruby, Scapolite, Spinel, Sapphire, Taaffeite, Topaz (all colors EXCEPT Blue), Tourmaline ( All colors EXCEPT Green/Indicolite, Red(rubellite) and watermelon), Zircon (All colors EXCEPT Blue and Clear).

Weight/Measure Conversions approx. :

6mm=1/4 inch

1 gram = 5 carat weight

More Information

Depth: 5.5 mm
Length: 11.8 mm
Weight: 2.26 Carats
Width: 7.7 mm

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