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Opalite cab ~
Offered here is a truly impressive cabochon of opalite, from the Brush-Wellman beryllium mine in Utah. Sometimes known as bertrandite, Tiffany stone, ice cream opal, and even 'Purple Passion', no matter what you call it, it's certainly gorgeous stuff! I'm told this rare opal gets its beautiful coloration from fluorite. I favor those like this one best, cut from the very heart of a choice nodule, with a brecciated pattern in blended purple, orange, and lavender hues. Fantastic ivory white streaking, channels of blue agate, and some crystalline edging around one orange 'island' add much to the stone's unique character. It has a nicely rounded dome of 5mm, a designer 'keystone' shape, and a fine glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 51x24 mm
Weight: approximately 51 carats
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