Black opal cabochon – spectacular fire in green, blue & red 29.55- 5.91 g

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Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.

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Black Opal cabochon from Ethiopia, weighing 5.91 g with a size of 29.2 × 19.5 × 10.9 mm and smoked treatment, exhibiting vivid green, blue and red play of colour.

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This extraordinary Black Opal cabochon captivates with an intense, almost explosive play of color. On a very dark to greenish base, luminous neon-green and blue tones unfold, interwoven with strong orange and fire red. Depending on the viewing angle, the stone’s interior seems to glow, giving it fascinating depth and dynamism.

The high-quality cabochon polish optimally highlights the opal’s natural structure and provides brilliant shine. A true natural one-of-a-kind, ideal for exclusive jewelry or as a highlight for discerning collectors – powerful, rare and full of life.

Weight 29.55 ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 29.2x19.5x10.9 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5–6

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This extraordinary Black Opal cabochon captivates with an intense, almost explosive play of color. On a very dark to greenish base, luminous neon-green and blue tones unfold, interwoven with strong orange and fire red. Depending on the viewing angle, the stone’s interior seems to glow, giving it fascinating depth and dynamism.

The high-quality cabochon polish optimally highlights the opal’s natural structure and provides brilliant shine. A true natural one-of-a-kind, ideal for exclusive jewelry or as a highlight for discerning collectors – powerful, rare and full of life.

Weight 29.55 ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 29.2x19.5x10.9 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5–6

Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that carries out final inspection, collection, packaging and shipping; this is what these shipping costs cover.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other items and shipping costs; pick-up costs can be saved..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the stone’s color.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone may display colors with different quality.

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Main mineral
Black opal cabochon – spectacular fire in green, blue & red
Mineral form
29.55
Weight
5.91 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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Objects sold
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