Freeform Boulder Opal – 13.6mm by 8.9mm

This loose, pre-owned freeform boulder opal, in an excellent condition, is ideal for a one-of-a-kind jewellery make with a sustainable edge.

Both sides of this gemstone are curved, but one side is flatter than the other giving it a cabochon like shape.

Gem details:

• Type: Boulder Opal
• Size: 13.64mm long, 8.97mm wide, 5.00mm deep
• Weight: 4.52 ct
• Colour: dark brown base colour with opal seams. The opal play-of-colour is mostly green with flashes of blue and red.
• Clarity: Opaque
• Shape: Freeform with an oval shape
• Treatment: None
• Origin: Pre-owned.

Condition – Excellent

Creation – Natural

I do my best to ensure the colour of the gem in the photos is as accurate as possible, but please allow for slight variation as all devices show colour slightly differently.

Photographs have been taken in indirect natural daylight, unless otherwise stated.

This listing is for the gemstone within the photographs.

Packaging – Gemstones are delivered in a handy little plastic screw top pot with felted wool padding.

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