Mexican water opal 1.067ct loose stone

Opal is a gemstone characterized by the shimmering of rainbow colors. There are several types of opal, but water opal is one of the most popular. The dance of light swaying inside the transparent stone is captivating. The photo was taken using a penlight. Cut by KEN. From the Magdalena mine.

Among the many different types of opals, those that are so transparent that you can see the writing underneath are called "water opals."

Opals are found all over the world, but one of the most famous is the Magdalena mine in Mexico.

Precious opals that exhibit play-of-color generally do so when light is shone on the table surface (the domed surface in the case of cabochon cuts).
However, some opals from the Magdalena mine have a stronger play-of-color when light is shone on them from behind.
They are called "contra luz opal" in Spanish.

This water opal, featured in the gemstone encyclopedia, is also a contra-luss opal, and shows strong and beautiful play of color when light comes from behind.

Type: Loose (natural stone)
・Stone name: Water opal
Weight: 1.067ct
・Size: 10.7 x 5.9 mm
・Shape: Marquise cut
・Scratches/chips: A+
・Inclusions:
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・Accessories: Caratz quality guarantee, loose case (if it does not fit, a clear zip case)

▷For more information about Water Opal
What is a water opal? Are there any fakes?


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*We try to make the colors in the photos as close as possible to the actual product, but they may look slightly different from the actual product depending on the lighting conditions at the time of shooting and the monitor environment you are using. Also, some photos may have been taken using a penlight.

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