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AUSTRALIAN
OPAL
Australian
Boulder Opal is found in the desert of Queensland. This region
is very harsh, with temperatures that reach over 120 degrees.
Opal mining is a very difficult process, and few mines prove to
be successful.
Boulder
Opal was formed milliions of years ago from a solution that flowed
into seams, cracks, and cavaties in a type of sandstone known as
Ironstone. Opal is composed of an arrangement of very small
silica spheres. The play of color that Opal is known for is
the result of the diffraction of light by these spheres and the
spaces in between them. Different colors are the result of
different sized spheres. For example, the color violet comes
from an arrangement of spheres which have diameters of 1,500 angstroms,
and red comes from spheres that have diameters of 3,500 angstroms.
Composition:
Hydrous Silica, often with some Iron and Aluminum
Hardness:
5 1/2 - 6 1/2
Metaphysical
Properties: Boulder Opal represents purity and intensity.
It assists in emotional and mental balance, calms the inner soul.
Facilitates actualization. Excellent stone for progress, expansion,
and development. Helps one connect the consious and subconscious,
providing for a clearing understanding of oneself. Facilitates
communication between the Earth plane and the star people of this
world and other worlds. Clears and brightens tha aura, stimulates
healing. It has been used to access spiritual guides and animal
guides. It can be used in medicine-wheel ceremony to stabilize
energy.
Corresponding Astrological Signs: Opal corresponds
to Cancer, Libra, Pisces, and Scorpio. Boulder Opal in particular
corresponds to Virgo.
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#OP-296
Boulder Opal specimen, 3" long. $95
SOLD
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#OP-297
Boulder Opal specimen, 2.75" long. $95
SOLD
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#OP-298
Boulder Opal specimen, 2.25" long. $85
SOLD
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#OP-295
Large polished Boulder Opal, 2.85" long. $120
SOLD
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#OP-275
Small Opal Doublet Cabochons, 7x5mm. $7 each
SOLD
OUT
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#OP-278
Opal Doublet Cabochons, 9x7mm. $16 each
SOLD
OUT
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#OP-279
Opal Doublet Cabochons, 8x6mm. $14 each
SOLD
OUT
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#OP-281
Opal Cabochon, 21x16mm. $62
SOLD
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#OP-245
White Opal Cabochons, 10x8mm. $18 each
SOLD
OUT
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#OP-282
Opal Cabochons, 8x6mm. $6 each
SOLD
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OPAL CARVINGS
These exquisite, petite pieces are carved from natural Opal material
from Australia.
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#OP-285
Carved Horse Head, 35mm (1.35") long. $120
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#OP-286
Carved Lobster, 42mm (1.65") long. $120
SOLD
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#OP-287
Carved Flower, 36mm (1.4") long. $120
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#OP-288
Carved Flower, 25mm (1") long. $68
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#OP-289
Carved Flower, 25mm (1") long. $44
SOLD
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#OP-290
Carved Flower, 28mm (1.15") long. $44
SOLD
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#OP-291
Pretty Little Female Cameo Carving, 20mm (.75") long. $28
SOLD
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OPAL CARVINGS
Ironstone with veins of opal
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#OP-255
Horse Carving. Ironstone with Opal vein present. 1.5" long.
$50
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#OP-260
Fish Carving. Ironstone with Opal vein present. 1.35" long.
$72
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