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3" Polished Green Opal Sphere - Madagascar
This is a 3" wide, polished green opal sphere. The unique stone has a rich, pistachio green color and interesting patterning. This particular sphere has a hollow cavity on one side.
It comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
It comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
Green opal is an amorphous variety of quartz, with the chemical composition of SiO2 · nH2O. This hydrated silicate mineraloid has the associated chemical composition and lack of crystal structure that terms this mineral conglomerate as an opal.
During formation, microscopic holes form within the silica, forming secondary silica lamellae-like strings throughout, giving the rock its inner web-like appearance.
During formation, microscopic holes form within the silica, forming secondary silica lamellae-like strings throughout, giving the rock its inner web-like appearance.
SPECIES
Green Opal
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
3" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#244585