8.70 carat Lightning Ridge white oval opal - OPL041
 
Top gem pattern from this Lightning Ridge mine Opal oval cut 8.70 carat 18x14x5mm, broad flagstone fire pattern of yellows, blues, greens and golds.
 
Fire pattern is best seen set in one direction as a pendant.
 
Mine - Lightning Ridge - Australia
Body Tone - N7
Brightness - 5/5
Fire colour - Yellow, blue, green, gold
Size - 18x14x5mm
Weight - 8.70 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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