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VIRGIN VALLEY OPAL WOOD SPECIMEN 19.8 CTS [ VS1813 ]
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VIRGIN VALLEY OPAL
This is a specimen of wood replacement opal from Virgin Valley in Nevada USA.The area is known for its unusual fire play in wood ,limp casts and bark replacement.There is some opal attaached to this specimen.We have taken the photo wet.Great collectors item.
Weight 19.8 cts app
Size 32x20.6 x9.6 mm app
This opal is believed to be app 14 -15 million years old.The opal has a tendancy to craze when dried too fast as it contains up to 14 % water. We just know we lose most to drying but a small percentage is stable. Some cutters store the opal in mineral oil for a year and change it every 3 months before cutting.
As with all our stock we offer a full refund provided it is not touched in any way.
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- x x mm
- Weight (cts)
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
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VIRGIN VALLEY OPAL
This is a specimen of wood replacement opal from Virgin Valley in Nevada USA.The area is known for its unusual fire play in wood ,limp casts and bark replacement.There is some opal attaached to this specimen.We have taken the photo wet.Great collectors item.
Weight 19.8 cts app
Size 32x20.6 x9.6 mm app
This opal is believed to be app 14 -15 million years old.The opal has a tendancy to craze when dried too fast as it contains up to 14 % water. We just know we lose most to drying but a small percentage is stable. Some cutters store the opal in mineral oil for a year and change it every 3 months before cutting.
As with all our stock we offer a full refund provided it is not touched in any way.
| Shipping provider | Shipping to Australia | Shipping to rest of world | Combined Shipping (Australia) | Combined Shipping (rest of the world) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx |
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PositiveStunning! Thanks for shipping so promptly.
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Positive
Stunning! Thanks for shipping so promptly.
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Positive
Lovely! Thanks for shipping so promptly.
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Great looking pendant. Thanks
