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Opal (Fire Opal) from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

 
Opal (Fire Opal) from Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 55588
Mineral:Opal (Fire Opal)
Locality:Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
Description:Elongated teardrop-shaped opal that has green to pink internal fire when strongly illuminated. The surfaces of the opal were polished to evaluate the internal play of colors.
Overall Size:18x6x2.5 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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