23.80 carat Allens Rise black opal Pear cut high dome
A true sun stone, this opal loves direct light. Super sparkly in the sunlight more subdued in low light. From the new mines of Allens Rise this has been cut into a large pear high dome stone.
Good range of red and green pin fire with hints of orange
- Mine - Allens Rise
- Body Tone - N4
- Brightness - 3/5 indoors 4/5 in sunlight
- Fire colour - Red, green orange
- Size - 28x21x7.2mm
- Weight - 23.80 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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