Origin: Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine; Virgin Valley; Nevada; U.S.A.
******** Bright Color In Crystal/White Base *********
Appx. 3" x 3" x 1 1/2" Thick....NOT CUTTABLE!
Appx. Weight: 121 Grams.
*** THE GLASS DOME IS: 3 1/2" X 3" - #13 1/2 stopper...
PLEASE READ:
*** This will ship in a sealed bag with water - dome shipped with it.....
*** Simply fill with clean tap water; beautiful display piece.....
*** Most Nevada opals must be kept wet; they often crack when dried...
*** All natural, no sanding or polishing....
Nevada Opal - Rare Material!
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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!
Most of this opal has a higher molecular water content than the Australian opals,
and will crack when dried. A small percentage is stable however.....
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* Virgin Valley Nevada Opal is almost all wood that has been replaced by opal.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 - 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!