Natural Indonesian Opal Freeform – Rare one-of-a-kind piece with a dramatic contrast drawing.- 3446.38 g

This exceptional freeform piece of Indonesian opal captivates with a powerful interplay of deep, dark base tones and intensely golden, net-like structures that traverse the stone. Like a fine veinwork, these warmly glowing lines run through the gem, creating a fascinating, almost organic pattern that recalls branched landscapes or flowing metal veins.

The surface is polished to a high gloss, showcasing the material's natural depth in a striking way. Especially in the translucent areas, the opal exhibits a gentle, slightly smoky translucence that adds an extra dimension to the piece. Depending on the viewing angle, compact, almost solid-feeling sections alternate with translucent zones, heightening the visual tension of the stone.

A distinctive feature of this freeform is the unusually high-contrast pattern: the dark matrix material forms the stage for the bright, gold- to ochre-colored structures that seem to move frozen through the rock. This combination is characteristic of high-quality Indonesian opal and is rarely seen in this intensity.

The free form emphasizes the stone's natural character and lets its patterns appear anew from every angle. This results in a powerful, recognizable single piece – an object that exudes a special presence, both as a collectible and as a decorative highlight.

Weight: 3446.38 g
Gem Type 100% Very Rare Natural Fantastic Opal Indonesia
Shape Irregular
Size 210x185x65 mm
Color As Picture
Origin Indonesia
Treatment None at all
Hardness 5-6.5
Refractive Index 1.54-1.55
Specific Gravity 1.45

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