Black Opal from Lightning Ridge
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A polished Black Crystal precious opal specimen from Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia, measuring 4.7 cm across, and weighing 104.5 carats. The stone has sand pits at/near the surface, and brilliant green and blue play-of-color, but there is a hidden red color-bar just under the sand inclusions which you cannot tell from this photo
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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 cm
Added on04/20/2026
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Christopher Wentzell | Not disclosed |
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amorphous silica with water and a spectacular play-of-color; black, boulder, and fire opal varieties capture brightness, color, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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