Lightning Ridge Oval Dark Base Opal 2.10crts - OPL191
 
Lightning Ridge oval dark base opal with a low dome.  Strong metallic blue and green fire pattern which is very directional.
 
Ideal ring or pendant stone
 
Source - Lightning Ridge
Size - 11x8x3mm
Weight - 2.10 crts
Base Tone - N6
Fire Colour - Blue 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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