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Black Opal is a greenish type of opal with black mottling and gold flecks. Usually found in ancient hot springs, the gem is usually tumbled smooth and cut cabochon. The phrase in the North "Black as a black opal" means, effectively, not very black (or evil) at all, and is used to describe good-hearted rogues and similar individuals who would be embarrassed by praise. A typical specimen has a base value of 1000gp. Geology Rocks, Minerals And Gemstones, Rocks And Gems, Rare Gemstones, Emerald Gemstone, Precious Gems, Gems And Minerals, Crystal Gems, Sapphire Gemstone

Black opal was a dark version of opal found in ancient active or dormant hot springs.[1][3][5] This stone had a dim greenish matrix with blotches of black and flashes of gold. It was usually smoothed by tumbling and cut cabochon.[1][3][5] A typical specimen had a base value of 1,000 gp.[1][2][3] Black opals had an affinity for force effects and could be used in the creation of wands that were particularly good at delivering force spells.[3] If powdered and mixed with crushed orl, it formed a…

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Lot 3169. Rich Black Opal-"The Black Prince II", Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Weighing approximately 36.92 carats and measuring 31.5 x 20.2 x 8.4mm. Estimate US$ 65,000 - 85,000 (€ 55,000 - 72,000) . © Bonhams 2001-2018 A "nobby" opal,...

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