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  • Rare Crystal Opal, with Rainbow Hues – Virgin Valley, Nevada (freeform cabochon)

Rare Crystal Opal, with Rainbow Hues – Virgin Valley, Nevada (freeform cabochon)

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This is a beautiful, stable, and rare Crystal Opal 
cabochon from Virgin Valley, Nevada. 


Weight: 5.8 carats
Size: 15.6 x 12.8 x 5.3 mm


Watch the video below and see its spectacular play of rainbow light!
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"Crystal opal" is a term used for a transparent to translucent opal material that has a play of color within the stone. The internal structure of opal makes it diffract light. Depending on the conditions of its formation, it can take on many colors. The stone name opal comes from the Sanskrit word "upala" for stone, or precious stone. 

Physical Properties       
Crystal System:        Amorphous
Chemical Composition:    SiO2 nH2O - (Hydrated Silicon Dioxide with impurities)
Lustre:                Vitreous, Waxy,
Diaphaneity:            Transparent, Translucent
Color:                Colorless, white, yellow, red, orange, green, brown, black, blue
Streak:                White
Hardness (Mohs):        5½ - 6½
Tenacity:                Brittle

Cleavage:                None Observed

Healing Properties of Opal
  • Opal is the stone of inspiration which enhances imagination and creativity!
  • Opal is a water stone - the energy of opal can help continue on your path regardless of obstacles, much like the flowing of water in a stream
  • Mentally, opal is said to decrease confusion and enhance memory

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