Honduran opal

HONDURAS ,

Light Weight

The stone looks pretty Dark to the naked eye

The stone was originally a freeform Drilled bead

it has been stabilised and recut ( The drilled hole may not go through and through , some may not be in proper position , but it can still be used to set with a bail , or in claw or bazel setting )

Most of Honduran opal is opaque Matrix with a dark base, matrix rock studded with small specks of colored and relatively bright opal

Much less common, but of extraordinary beauty, it is seam opal

These opals are primarily formed by volcanic eruptions that occur in South America. ... The opal mines in Honduras are found within volcanic black basalt .

The declaration of the Black Matrix Opal as the National Gemstone of Honduras is a significant step that recognizes the importance of this precious stone for the country, reports El Pais. Opal is a unique and beautiful gemstone that holds deep cultural and economic significance in various regions of the world.

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