Australian order solid Opal loose gemstone 2.28ct Natural freeform cabochon 15x9mm

• Stone name: Opal
• Color: Play of colours
• Clarity: Translucent
• Shape: Freeform cabochon
• Size in mm (LxWxH): 14.55 x 8.56 x 2.84
• Weight: 2.28 ct
• Hardness (Mohs scale): 5.5-6.5
• Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
• Treatment: None
• SKU: OP8 E
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Solid Australian white opal with a freeform cabochon cut (domed and smooth top with a flat back). This natural loose order gemstone has a lovely play of colours evenly spread across the surface with blue and green as dominant colours in a pinfire pattern. Perfect to be set into a ring or pendant.
This is a natural, untreated solid white opal, NOT doublet or triplet.

Due to its hardness, Opal is suitable for all-purpose in jewelry.
Opal (from the Sanskrit "upala" meaning jewel) is a form of Silica with water content usually ranging from 6 to 10%. Opals are mainly found in Australia, Mexico, the United States, and more recently in Ethiopia.
Opal is the birthstone for the month of October.

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