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Blue opal cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of blue opal, from Oregon's Succor Creek formation, at the edge of the Owyhee breaks. Even though it has no fire, I really hesitate to call it 'common opal', because it's certainly anything BUT common. It has a super-saturated blue hue that's to-die-for gemmy, with some subtle clouds and streaks in a lighter shade. Surprising to see that such a strongly colored stone is so translucent, even when indirectly backlit. And it's amazing to see how light passing through the stone transforms its blue hues so completely, though I neglected to take a backlit photo. It should be equally beautiful in gold or silver jewelry, no doubt, or it would make a fine addition to any collection. The stone has a rounded dome of 5.5mm, a whimsical designer shape, and a totally glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 44x23mm
Weight: approximately 37 carats
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 Blue opal
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