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A GRADE SPARKLING LEOPARD OPAL FROM MEXICO 26 CTS [VS1879]

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Dimensions (mm): 28.000 x 19.000 x 7.000mm
Weight (cts): 26.500
Type: Cabochon
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LEOPARD OPAL

This is a sparkling natural untreated polished opal from Mexico.Also known as opal from the lost mines of the Aztecs.There are some small cavities you can see in the photo but when worn you dont notice them.This stone has a dancing display of BLUE GREEN RED sparkling fire which is very attractive.

weight 26.50 cts app

Size 28 x 19 x 7 mm app

The GIA have published this about this type of opal- "Leopard opal" consists of vesicular basalt impregnated with play-of-color opal, and is known only from Zimapán, Hidalgo State, Mexico. The formation of this ornamental stone was made possible by an abundance of silica derived from the chemical breakdown of overlying volcanic ash layers, the permeability of the underlying basalt, and the presence of pores in the basalt of an aesthetically pleasing size. The even distribution and small size of the opal-filled vesicles makes the rock attractive when cut or carved and polished. Veinlets and irregular masses of play-of-color opal showing various bodycolors (red, white, and colorless to pale blue) have also been deposited along joints and fractures within the basalt flow. This opal deposit, which may have been worked in pre-Columbian times, has been explored only by a number of small test pits in recent years, and significant potential remains for its future development.

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Dimensions (mm): 28.000 x 19.000 x 7.000 mm
Weight (cts): 26.500
Type: Cabochon
Colours

LEOPARD OPAL

weight 26.50 cts app

Size 28 x 19 x 7 mm app

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VOLCANIC OPALS is run by Paul sedawie of Seda Opals.The Seda Opal company was incorporated in 1994.The owner Paul sedawie is the current president of the OPAL ASSOCIATION INC .Seda Opals is an abbreviation from our surname Sedawie. The business is mainly wholesale and it is through this site that we can bring the opal fields and the bargins direct to you. Paul Sedawie started mining at the Four mile field in Lightning Ridge in 1986 with his first partner Bob Young. It took them 6 months to find a decent stone and this experience gave me a healthy respect for the stone and how hard it is to find. Previous to mining opal, Paul ran a successful mail order business in plants for 7 years which gave him a lot of experience servicing customers through parcel post. We use mainly Australia post as it has a excellent reputation for delivery to most parts of the world. I don't do any active mining now but my eldest son Peter Sedawie has taken over. This leaves me free to travel to any opal field in the world and to enjoy the beauty of this magnificent stone. We hope you enjoy our stock and good luck with your biding We have a retail shop/museum at the Gold Coast Opal and Gem Centre 25 surfers av mermaid waters Qld Australia .4218 open mon to sat 10 to 5

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