14.40 carats Lightning Ridge Black Crystal Opal - OPL070​​​​​​
 
Beautiful deep blue opal from Lightning Ridge. Electric blues shimmer and come alive in the sunlight, deep and moody in the shade. Great stone for that little black dress. Just lovely.
 
Mine - Lightning Ridge - Australia
Body Tone - N2 crystal
Brightness - 4/4
Fire colour - Blue
Size - 30x17x4.5mm
Weight - 14.40 carats
 
About Opals
 
Luster: Pearly, Vitreous, Opalescence
Birthstone zodiac sign: Libra
Associated month: October
Crystal system: Amorphous solid
Chemical formula: SiO₂·nH₂O
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 5.5 – 6.5
Country of origin: Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico and Cornwall amazingly 
Size variations: can vary 0.3mm each way on all dimension given
 
Properties:
 
In mystical circles, opal is considered a stone representing hope, innocence and purity. It has strong connotations of happiness, faithfulness, loyalty and confidence.  Regarded as a powerful sea stone for safety on the water.
 
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