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54 contributions to Opal School Gemstones Gemology
Stone type.....
Just set this little beauty, what would you describe the stone as?
Stone type.....
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Looks good. From the pictures the Opal looks like a dark crystal N6/5 or a dark base with colour bar top in the same tone grade. Of cause could be a doublet though cant tell from the pictures because of the bezel set, the colour looks a little deep for a doublet. Good brightness, saturation of colour and excellent fire coverage. Good opal and good setting
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Good question, looks more like Ethiopian however I have seen Australian crystal opal the same. Would need testing to find out. First would be to see if its hydrophane
So many different patterns!!!
Large flat faced Allens Rise Opal with a mixed fire pattern. Flag Stone to broad flash fire of green and blue with hints of orange. Set as a pendant for best colour and pattern. - Mine - Allens Rise - Body Tone - N6 - Brightness - 4.5 - Fire colour - Green Blue Orange - Size - 28x18x5.7mm - Weight - 21.70 carats
So many different patterns!!!
12.10 carat Lightning Ridge White Opal - OPL079
Perfect mackerel fire pattern from this low dome Lightning Ridge opal, 6 clear straight lines of red, green and blue mackerel fire pattern. Stunning pendant stone Mine - Lightning Ridge - Australia Body Tone - N7 Brightness - 4.5/5 Fire colour - Red Green Blue Size - 24x15x5mm Weight - 12.10 carat
12.10 carat Lightning Ridge White Opal - OPL079
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@Sally Hunt shes a beauty, vertical fire lines make for such a different pattern .
Just had a look at the glossary course. Very intresting.
I need somewhere to find all the opal terminology and now i have. Thank you!
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Lots of terms to learn that come in handy
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UK Entrepreneur Owner of 'Cornwall Gem' Australian Opal Dealer - 'Kinglet Luxuries' UK Style Company Author, Father to 2 boys going on men.

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