Mintabie Oval Dark Base Opal 0.90crt - OPL162
 
Oval cut Mintabie darker base white Opal with a medium dome face.  Shows a bright red, green and blue fire pattern.
 
Ideal ring or pendant stone.
 
Mine - Mintabie 
Body Tone - N6
Brightness - 4/5
Fire colour - Red Yellow Blue Green 
Size - 9x5x3mm
Weight - 0.90 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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