Virgin Valley Nevada Conk Wood Opal - 10.2 Ct.- Rare Material

*** Conk Wood Cut Against The Grain...
*** Solid, Good Polish Both Sides - Blue/Green Color Dots...
*** No Extra Charge To Drill, 1 mm Hole Front To Back...
Origin: Bonanza Mine; Virgin Valley Nevada....
Appx. Size: 27.5 x 13.9 mm - 4 mm Thick...
Appx. Weight: 10.2 ct....
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* Virgin Valley Nevada Opal is almost all wood that has been replaced by opal.
* Many 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 silicated wood, they can often be dried and polished.
* Virgin Valley Opal is quite rare in dry, stable form...
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*** THESE STONES HAVE BEEN STABILIZED TO STRENGTHEN THEM ***
*** THE STABILIZING RESIN STRENGTHENS THE WOOD, BUT DOES NOT ENTER OF AFFECT THE OPAL....
*** IN SPITE OF BEING STABILIZED, THEY OFTEN HAVE INTERNAL FRACTURES, MAKING THEM SOMEWHAT FRAGILE...
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*** Solid, Natural, Mined Opal...NO Doublets or Triplets.....
*** All My Pictures Are Taken In Direct Sunlight Or LED Desk Lamp - No Photoshop.....
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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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