BLUE PERU OPAL- CLEAN ROUGH 24.70 CTS [VS2262 ]

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Current Bid (USD)	$14.99 convert	Member Since	12 Nov 2008 in Australia
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Starting Bid (USD)	$14.99
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	March 3, 2011 3:00 PM (PST)	Basic Shipping Information
Ends	March 8, 2011 3:01 PM (PST)	Shipping Cost	4.00 paid by buyer
Auction Category	Rough Opal > Peru Opal Rough	Optional Shipping Insurance within Australia (USD)	7.00
Auction ID	216933	Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (USD)	7.00
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Description

PERU BLUE OPAL ROUGH

This is a natural untreated blue rough which we have cleaned up and it is now ready to polish

Hardness Mohs scale 5.5 to 6.5

Transulant to Transparent.

Weight 24.70 cts app

Size 23 x 20 x 11 mm app

This is the national stone of Peru

PERUVIAN BLUE OPAL ALSO CALLED CHRYSOPAL -opal stained by chryscolla or soper minerals

Peruvian blue opal is relatively rare and is only found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. It is a very translucent stone with color similar to the Caribbean Sea. Depending on how the stone is cut it can be clear, scenic (showing varying degrees of color) or dendritic which has black fern like inclusions.At present there is a large amount of white material sent from the mines which is dyed blue in china and india and is on the market.

Folklore & Legend

This symbolic stone is considered a gift from the Incan goddess of fertility, good fortune, and nature.The Peruvian blue opal has soft relaxing energiesiit It was reported used by the Local people centries.Legend says that it takes the tension out of communication and helps ideas flow freely. It softens the impact of stress from the outside world and can help one to release the trauma of old wounds. It facilitates facing the future with a tranquil healing nature.

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
mpruter	14.99	March 8, 2011 2:55:51 PM (PST)

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