9.40 carat Lightning Ridge Mackerel fire pattern
 
Top Mackerel fire pattern with some rolling flash patterns form this free from Lightning Ridge Opal, medium dome could be set in any piece which will wow for years to come.
 
Very rare patterns so much so we only have a couple in stock like this 
 
Mine - Lightning Ridge 
Body Tone - N7
Brightness - 4.5/5
Fire colour - Red, Green Blue
Size - 21x14x5.2mm
Weight - 9.40 carats
Price is for the stone pictured
 
About Opals
 
Treatment: Natural
Color: Black, White, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Pink, Grey, Purple, Orange, Brown
Luster: Pearly, Vitreous, Opalescence
Birthstone zodiac sign: Libra
Associated month: October
Crystal system: Amorphous solid
Chemical formula: SiO₂·nH₂O
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 5.5 – 6.5
Country of origin: Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico and Cornwall amazingly 
Size variations: can vary 0.3mm each way on all dimensions given.
 
Properties:
 
In mystical circles, opal is considered a stone representing hope, innocence and purity. It has strong connotations of happiness, faithfulness, loyalty and confidence.  Regarded as a powerful sea stone for safty on the water.
 
All orders are sent recorded delivery UK and International.