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Andamooka Black Matrix Opal Parcel from Andamooka, Australia.
This parcel of matrix opal gemstones comes from the mining region of Andamooka, an area well known for its mining of quality opal. Containing 7 opals of varying size and shape, this parcel is definitely one that has many possibilities when it comes to deciding just what to do with these little beauties.
The largest opal in this parcel measures 17.9 x 11.4 x 6.2mm high is adorned with bright blue and red throughout the entire stone, while orange and green are evident from certain angles.
The two larger rounds are actually ovals similar in size about 12 x 13mm; one has large patterns of green, orange and gold. While the other has an almost pin-fire pattern in red, orange and gold hues. The two ovals measure 14.4 x 7.8 x 4mm high and 12.4 x 6.5 x 5mm and are also very similar in their display of pattern and color. The smaller two are 7 x 7.5 x 4.7mm in height and 6mm round by 2.8mm high, the larger of the two is striking in display with colors like blue, red, orange, gold and green in a stunning array. The baby of the group has pin-fire red and green that is truly gorgeous.
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