Striking Oval White Opal Gemstone, 1.4 ct.

$57.33

White opal gemstone with a long oval shape and medium cabochon. It’s ideal for jewelry, art or collection (.609 x .2355 x .0855 in., 1.4 ct.).

SKU: CPO-1-8 Categories: , Tags: ,

Description

Opal gemstones are a one-of-a-kind treasure. No two opals are alike!

Variety: Natural White Opal Type 1
Body Tone: Light N8 (17)
Brightness: Dull
Transparency: Translucent
Colour: Orange-Green
Hue: Pale Tones
Outline: Oval Shape
Profle: Medium Cabochon
Origin: South Australia
Pattern: Mossy Pattern
Display: Weak or Blank 2 Angles
Distribution: 50 – 59%
Inclusions: 1% 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: 1.40 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

What makes each opal gemstone different are the veins, sheens, colors and inclusions special to each individual piece.

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Additional information

Weight 45 g
Dimensions 9 × 6.5 × 1.5 in
Color

Orange, Green

Shape

Oval