Bright Opal, Round .18 ct.

$55.01

Opal with rolling flash pattern of gold, orange and green. Round cut with a medium cabochon, it’s the perfect gemstone for jewelry, art or collection (.1420 x .1400 x .0930 in., .18 ct.).

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Description

Opal’s unique multi-dimensional color display inspired the term “Play of color.”

Variety: Natural Light Opal Type 1
Body Tone: Light N8 (17)
Brightness: Bright
Transparency: Transparent
Colour: Green-Orange
Hue: Normal Tones
Outline: square, Round, Oblong
Profle: Medium Cabochon
Origin: Lighting Ridge
Pattern: Named Pattern
Display: Weak or Blank 1 Angle
Distribution: Over 80%
Inclusions: 5% 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: .18 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

Opals have their own unique color combinations and character traits.

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Additional information

Weight 45 g
Dimensions 9 × 6.5 × 1.5 in
Color

Orange, Gold, Green

Shape

Round