Andamooka Hard Matrix Opal - 14.5 Cts - Australian -Treated

*** Directional Color Flashes...
*** Very Good Polish, Hard Matrix Opal...
*** This One Has Been Sugar Treated, Which Sometimes Leaves Light Streaks, Or A 'Mottled' Appearance, Where The Matrix Was Too Dense To Absorb The Carbon...
This Material Is More Rare Than The More Porous 'Rainbow Matrix'.
*** These Are Not Resin Coated...
Origin: Andamooka; Australia...
Appx. Sizes: 27 x 14.6 mm - 4.3 mm Thick...
Appx. Weight: 14.5 Ct...
*** I Will Drill These With a 1 mm Hole, Front To Back, No Extra Charge, If You Request...
**** THIS TYPE OF OPAL HAS BEEN TREATED TO DARKEN THE MATRIX, THE TREATMENT INVOLVES SOAKING THE STONES IN SUGAR WATER, THEN HEATING IN ACID TO DARKEN THEM...THE TREATMENT IS PERMANENT....
Matrix Opal is natural precious opal which has saturated the host sandstone or limestone.
@ $10/Ct.
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*** Solid, Mined Opal...NO Doublets or Triplets.....
*** All My Pictures Are Taken In Direct Led Desk Lamp - No Photoshop.....
*** All Stones Are Cut & Polished By Me, Unless Noted.....
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Australian opals often show better color in indoor room lighting...
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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, Unassembled
RETURNS:
Return Any Stone, For Any Reason, I Give 100% Refund!
I want you to LOVE my opals!