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Solid Queensland sandstone matrix opal displaying sparkles of red amongst other colours. This also has solid pipes down the face of the showing pastel colours. This piece has been carbonised (blackened) to bring out the colour of the opal. It is found on the Queensland opal fields in association with pipe opal. It has been stabilised with polymer resin to maintain strength and durability.
Stone size: 46mm x 24mm x 4mm thick.
Stone weight: 71cts
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.JPG "From our mine in the Quilpie district in western Queensland comes this pipe opal with bright green bar of colour and natural adhering sandstone. It is quality crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and rhodium plated to prevent tarnishing. (not a doublet).Pipe opal occurs when fragments of tree roots or any organic material are trapped in sediments on an opal level and in time some of resulting cavaties are replaced by potch or precious opal. The sandstone has been stabilised with a polymer resin to increase strength and durability and avoid chipping during setting process.Opal Size: 11mm x 6mmRing Size: US size 10 or UK size UComes Giftboxed with FREE silver polishing cloth.")
.JPG "This pretty set of solid Australian boulder opal have sparkles of gold, blue and orange among other colours. Colours differ in different lights. Picture 3 is of the larger piece and picture 4 and 5 are of the pair. Price is for the set.Stone size: Large stone is 18mm x 8.5mm. The pair each measure approximately 14mm x 6.5mm. The three stones weigh a total of 9.64cts. Item will be sent by Registered Post.Any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.")