Item Specifics

Item Type: SOLID NATURAL AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL CABOCHON LOOSE STONE WHICH SHOWS INTRESTING PATTERN AND COLOUR FORMATION. THIS BLACK OPAL IS PERFECT CUT WITH HIGH POLISH. PERFECT FOR ONE OF PIECE SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING AS NO TWO OPALS ARE THE SAME.

Origin : LIGHTNING RIDGE, BLACK OPAL IS FOUND MAILY AT LIGHTNING RIDGE IN NSW AND AS WELL AS SOME AREAS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. THIS MAGNIFICENT VARIETY IN GEM QUALITY IS ARGUABLY THE MOST VALUABLE. ABLAZE WITH COLOUR, ITS DARK BODY TONE APPEARANCE DISTINGUISHED IT FROM LIGHT OPAL FROM COOBER PEDY.

WE ARE WHOLESALERS AND BUY DIRECT FROM LIGHTNING RIDGE TO KEEP THE PRICES DOWN AND PASS SAVING ON TO YOU WITH OVER 2500 BLACK OPALS SOLD OVER THE INTERNET SUCCESSFULLY. 

Opal Size : 12 X 8 X 2 MM
Treated/Untreated : UNTREATED
Weight (Carats) : 1.40 CTS

Colour :RED FLASH FIRE

Pattern : BROADFLASH PATTERN

Number of pieces : 1

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Comments :

Brightness Rating, 1 Dullest to 5 Brightest :

Opal body tone as recommended by Australian Gemstone Association Ltd :

Base of opal (bottom) :

Cabochon :

Definitions

Convert Weight : 5 Carats = 1 Gram
Covert Size : 6 mm = 1/4 inch (approx)