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Opalite cab ~
Offered here is a large and impressive cabochon of opalite, from the Brush-Wellman beryllium mine in Utah. Sometimes known as bertrandite, Tiffany stone, ice cream opal, and even 'Purple Passion', no matter what you call it, it's certainly gorgeous stuff! I'm told this rare opal gets its beautiful coloration from fluorite. I favor those like this one best, cut from the very heart of a choice nodule, with a brecciated 'black lightning' sort of pattern and the pretty purple, lavender and ivory hues. There are blue agate pools edged with jet black that are particularly intriguing, adding oodles of unique character. This super deluxe beauty will contrast nicely with either gold or silver, for an heirloom quality piece of wearable art. It has a very high rounded dome of 8mm that's just right for a stone of this size, a crisply bold designer shape, and a fine glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 54x23mm
Weight: approximately 65 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Opalite
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