Traditional Opal Stone, .4 ct. Oval

$32.62

This opal stone from Lightning Ridge delights with green, orange and gold. Oval cut with a medium cabochon, it’s ideal for jewelry, art or collection (.2285 x .1785 x .1020 in., .4 ct.).

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Description

Opal stones are the suggested gift for a 14th anniversary.

Variety: Natural Light Opal Type 1
Body Tone: Light N8 (17)
Brightness: Slightly Bright
Transparency: Translucent
Colour: Orange-Green
Hue: Normal Tones
Outline: Oval Shape
Profle: Medium Cabochon
Origin: Lighting Ridge
Pattern: Mossy Pattern
Display: Weak or Blank 1 Angle
Distribution: 50 – 59%
Inclusions: 20% of Face
MOHS Scale: 4.5-6.5
Polish: 2.15+0.08-0.09
R.F.I.: 1.450+0.020
Spec Gravity: 1.98 – 2.25
Carat Weight: .40 Carats
Formula: Si02nH20
Fracture: Conchoidal – Uneven
Lustre: Vitreous – Resinous
Flourescence: May phosphoresce in long /short wave
Absorption: Spectra 660nm, 470nm
Category: Mineraloid (Amorphorous)
Crystal Habit: Irregular ‘nodular’ Veins
Composition: Hydroussilicondioxide.3-21%/weight
Crystal Form: Amorphous, pseudomorph, botryoidal

Opal stones refract natural light to reveal thousands of different hues and colors.

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Additional information

Weight 45 g
Dimensions 9 × 6.5 × 1.5 in
Color

Orange, Gold, Green

Shape

Oval