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Description
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Blue opal cab ~
Offered here is a gorgeous cabochon of blue opal. Even though there's no fire, I really hesitate to call it 'common opal', because I'm certain it's anything BUT common. This astonishing material is a fairly recent find from Oregon's Succor Creek formation, at the edge of the Owyhee breaks. Mighty appealing stuff! It has a super-saturated blue hue that's to-die-for gemmy, with some subtle flecks in lighter shades. I was surprised to see that the stone is so translucent when backlit, considering its strong color. Yum! 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 nicely rounded dome of 5mm, and a brilliantly glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 41x16mm
Weight: approximately 21 carats
Price: SOLD
Current gemstone for sale $39.00
 Blue opal
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