Natural AAA+++ Boulder Opal Polished 69 ct- 13.8 g

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Natural AAA+++ Boulder Opal polished, 69 ct (36.18 x 23.65 x 8.42 mm), weight 13.80 g, from Australia (Queensland).

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The Boulder Opal in the image is a unique example of opal formation in ironstone (Boulder). The opal shows an intense play of color with vivid reds, greens, blues and purples, embedded in a golden-brown, iron-containing stone. Boulder opals form in cracks and crevices of iron-rich rocks, where the opalescent material deposits. The image shows how the natural matrix of ironstone threads through the opal band and highlights the glowing colors of the opal.

The structure is typical for Boulder Opals, as the opal layers are often irregularly distributed in the iron-rich matrix. The contrast between the strong, luminous colors and the dark, robust matrix makes Boulder Opals especially valuable and sought after. The opal in the image has been carefully polished to emphasize the brilliant color variety while preserving the natural contours of the stone.

Boulder Opals like this are mainly mined in Queensland, Australia, and are popular with collectors and jewelry designers alike due to their unique play of color and their durability.

Australia Boulder Opal
Weight: 69ct
Size: 36,18x23,65x8,42mm
Color: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Country of Origin: Australia

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The Boulder Opal in the image is a unique example of opal formation in ironstone (Boulder). The opal shows an intense play of color with vivid reds, greens, blues and purples, embedded in a golden-brown, iron-containing stone. Boulder opals form in cracks and crevices of iron-rich rocks, where the opalescent material deposits. The image shows how the natural matrix of ironstone threads through the opal band and highlights the glowing colors of the opal.

The structure is typical for Boulder Opals, as the opal layers are often irregularly distributed in the iron-rich matrix. The contrast between the strong, luminous colors and the dark, robust matrix makes Boulder Opals especially valuable and sought after. The opal in the image has been carefully polished to emphasize the brilliant color variety while preserving the natural contours of the stone.

Boulder Opals like this are mainly mined in Queensland, Australia, and are popular with collectors and jewelry designers alike due to their unique play of color and their durability.

Australia Boulder Opal
Weight: 69ct
Size: 36,18x23,65x8,42mm
Color: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Country of Origin: Australia

The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

Details

Main mineral
Natural AAA+++ Boulder Opal Polished
Mineral form
69 ct
Weight
13.8 g
Country of origin
Australia
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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