Pre-Polished Painted Lady Opal Specimen:
Large boulder specimen of Painted Lady sandstone matrix opal. Predominant colors are green, blue, and pinkish red. This particular material appears brighter in person than in photographs.
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The Origin: Andamooka, South Australia
The Measurements: Approximately 5″ x 6″ x 2.75″
The Weight: Approximately 4 pounds
The Brightness: 2.5 of 5
Additional Notes: There is a spot of repair where a miner attempted to split the boulder to see if precious opal runs through the entire stone. It appears to have been repaired with epoxy. See photos for additional detail.
The Scientific:
- sandstone matrix
- predominant color flashes of red and green with violet undertones
- Mohs hardness: 5 – 6.5
The Spiritual:
- calms emotional soul
- ironstone promotes strength
- connects with conscious and subconscious aspects of self