2.20 carat 8mm round Olympic Belemnite pair of opals
Very rare Belemnite fossil that has been cut into a pair of 8mm round cut stones. Mined from the famous Olympic mine many years ago.
- Mine - Olympic Australia
- Body Tone - N7 and crystal
- Brightness - 4/5
- Fire colour - Green and blue
- Size - 8x8x2.5mm
- Weight - 2.20 carats total
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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