107 Ct. Virgin Valley Nevada Wood Opal - 54 x 45 mm

*** A Bright Vein Of Color In This Polished Piece Of Tan Wood...
Origin: Bonanza Mine - Virgin Valley Nevada.....
Appx. Size: 54 x 45 mm - 7.2 mm Thick...
Appx. Weight: 107 ct....
Nevada Opal - Rare Material!
FABULOUS Wood Opal - Some Nice Colors......Strong, Solid Stone...
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*** The Virgin Valley Opals are wood replacements, created in Miocene times...
It seems that large volumes of silica rich volcanic ash blanketed a lake;
Silica from the ash filtered down, and replaced driftwood, which had gathered on the lake shores, with some of it becoming opal; with some having the brightest color play of any opal on the planet!
*** THESE STONES HAVE BEEN STABILIZED TO STRENGTHEN THEM ***
*** THE STABILIZING RESIN STRENGTHENS THE WOOD, BUT DOES NOT ENTER OF AFFECT THE OPAL....
* Virgin Valley Nevada Opal is almost all wood that has been replaced by opal.
* Most Virgin Valley Opals contain a high percentage of water in their structure,
and they often crack or craze when dried; these types are best stored and
displayed in water.
* When the opal is dispersed in the wood, they can often be dried and polished.
* Virgin Valley Opal is quite rare in dry, stable form...
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*** Solid, Natural, Mined Opal...NO Doublets or Triplets.....

*** My Pictures Are Taken In Direct Sunlight and LED Desk Lamp - No Photoshop.....

*** All Stones Are Cut & Polished By Me, Unless Noted.....
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*** Some Common Opal Terminology ***

Directional Stone - Colors Flash With Stone Held At Certain Angles
Contra-Luz Colors - Needs Light From The Side, Or From Behind To Show Color Play
Hydrophane - Stone Will Absorb Water, Usually Going Clear When Wet
Natural - 100% Mined, Untreated, Un-assembled
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RETURNS:
Return Any Stone, For Any Reason, I Give 100% Refund!
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