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Blue opal cab ~
Here is a cabochon of blue opal, a fairly recent find from Oregon's Succor Creek formation, at the edge of the Owyhee breaks. And lemme tell ya folks, it's mighty appealing stuff! Even though there's no fire, I really hesitate to call it 'common opal', because it's certainly anything BUT common. It has a super-saturated blue hue that's to-die-for gemmy, with just a bit of very subtle lighter clouds toward one corner. I was surprised to see that this strongly colored stone is very translucent, even when indirectly backlit. And it's amazing to see how light passing through the stone transforms it from blue to a yellowish hue. It should be equally beautiful in gold or silver jewelry, no doubt, or it would make a fine addition to any collection. The stone has a well rounded dome of 6.5mm, a fun designer shape, and a totally glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 34x22mm
Weight: approximately 23 carats
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