Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair. Cabochon Oval Cut. 8.93 ct. Beautiful pattern, doubled side.
WEIGHT 1: 4.55 ct
WEIGHT 2: 4.41 ct
SIZE 1: 16.37 * 9.26 * 3.93 mm
SIZE 2: 16.40 * 9.32 * 4.06 mm
SHAPE : Cab. Oval
CLARITY GRADE : Opaque
TREATMENT : Untreated
HARDNESS : 5.5 - 6.5
These beauties are untreated boulder opals, are a nature's miracle: This pair was wood or vegetation 100 million years ago, but was replaced over time by precious opal, displaying now these amazing colors, blue, green and violet.
This pair has double side and are perfect for making that extra special earrings. Gemstones 100% Ethical and Natural.
The Opal is associated with good luck, it is the birthstone for October and the gem fo 14th wedding anniversaries.
The name for the opal comes from the Sanskrit word "Upala", meaning precious stone or stone par excellence. The Greek word "opallios" means "to see a change of colors".
