Lightning Ridge Free Form Rub Opal 23.10crts - OPL271
 
Dark base Lightning Ridge rub, free form with a low dome has a scattering of red multicoloured fire.  Some inclusions to remove and cut around.  
 
Source - Lightning Ridge
Size - 28x22x7mm
Weight - 23.10 crts
Base Tone - N6
Fire Colour - Red, Blue, Orange and Green
Brightness - 4/5
 
About Opals
 
Lustre: 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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