Description
Presenting an exquisite Natural Black Opal, carefully sourced from the prestigious Lightning Ridge, weighing 3.04 carats. This opal boasts a Black N5 body tone and showcases a mesmerizing green-blue color palette with warm undertones.
Features and Highlights:
- Pattern: Blocky, with 60–69% distribution
- Brightness: Slightly bright
- Transparency: Transparent, offering incredible visual appeal
- Shape and Profile: Low cabochon oval, ideal for elegant jewelry designs
- Inclusions: None, ensuring clarity and purity
Physical Properties:
- Lustre: Vitreous to resinous, reflecting a polished brilliance
- Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven, highlighting the opal’s natural origin
- Composition: Hydrous silicon dioxide (SiO2nH2O), with a specific gravity of 1.98–2.25
- Hardness: Rated 4.5–5.5 on the MOHS scale, combining durability and charm
The opal displays weak angles of blanking with no inclusions and a polished finish of 2.15+0.08-0.09, making it a collector’s dream.
Pricing Information:
- Price Per Carat: $430.18–$532.46
- Total Value: $1,307.16–$1,591.39
Whether you’re a jeweler, collector, or gemstone enthusiast, this Natural Black Opal is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the beauty and rarity of Lightning Ridge opals.
