*** In This Fossil Wood, Some of The Cells Rotted Out Due To A Fungus, And Then Opal Filled Those Cells ...
*** Called Conk, This Is The Rarest And Most Valuable Of The Virgin Valley Nevada Opals...
*** This Piece Has Only Some Of The Cells Filled, See Video!
Origin: Virgin Valley Nevada...
Appx. Size: 27.8 x 12.7 mm - 3 mm Thick........
Appx. Weight: 6 ct....
*** 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 SOMETIMES HAVE INTERNAL FRACTURES, MAKING THEM SOMEWHAT FRAGILE...
*** Nevada Opal - Rare Material!
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* Virgin Valley Nevada Opal is almost all wood that has been replaced by opal.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.
* 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!
I want you to LOVE my opals!