Virgin Valley Nevada Wood Opal - 32.6 Ct. - Rare Stones - Bonanza Mine

** Solid Piece, Interesting Pattern...
** Color On Both Sides - Some Crazing In The Opal Parts...
Origin: Bonanza Mine; Virgin Valley Nevada, USA....
Appx. Size: 30 x 26.5 mm - 5.6 mm Thick........
Appx. Weight: 32.6 ct....
Nevada Opal - Rare Material!
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*** Solid, Natural, Mined Opal...NO Doublets or Triplets.....
*** My Pictures Are Taken In LED Desk Lamp - No Photoshop.....
*** All Stones Are Cut & Polished By Me, Unless Noted.....
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* Virgin Valley Nevada Opal is almost all wood that has been replaced by opal.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.
*** THESE STONES HAVE BEEN STABILIZED TO STRENGTHEN THEM ***
*** THE STABILIZING RESIN STRENGTHENS THE WOOD, BUT DOES NOT ENTER OF AFFECT THE OPAL....

* 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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*** 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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