Selected piece from my private gemstone collection, now available. Black Opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, weighing 5.00 carats. The opal displays a green and blue play-of-color with occasional warmer colors. The play-of-color shows a patch/flash pattern across the stone. The opal has a dark N3 body tone and B4 brightness, giving the play-of-color a bright and lively appearance against the dark body color. According to the available information, the black opal originates from Lightning Ridge, Australia. Gemstone Details Gemstone: Black Opal Weight: 5.00 carats Shape: Cabochon Play-of-Color: Predominantly green and blue, with occasional warmer colors Pattern: Patch / Flash Brightness: B4 – Bright Body Tone: N3 – Dark Transparency: Opaque Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia Certificate: None Video of the gemstone A video of this gemstone is available on YouTube, showing the stone under moving light to better demonstrate its colour, brilliance and optical characteristics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0s88unIdds