Mintabie Oval White Opal 6.65crt - OPL158
 
Oval cut Mintabie White Opal with a medium dome face.  Shows a bright green, yellow, red and blue fire pattern.
 
Ideal ring or pendant stone.
 
Mine - Mintabie 
Body Tone - N7
Brightness - 4/5
Fire colour - Red Yellow Blue Green 
Size - 20x11x4.5mm
Weight - 6.65 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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