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Crystal Mirage | 272.80ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobby Rough
Regular price
$12,000.00
AUD
Weight 272.8CT
Dimensions 49.34x37.32x30.92mm
Body Tone Light N7
Brightness B3 Colour Bar, B2 Body
Cut Uncut, Rough
Pattern Moss
Predominant Colours Red, Magenta, Orange, Green, Blue Purple
Opal Origin Lightning Ridge, nobby Opal
SKU OHA-26-SP-0005
A remarkable 272.80ct Lightning Ridge Smoky Crystal Nobby Rough with dimensions of 49.34 × 37.32 × 30.92 mm.
This substantial natural crystal nobby displays captivating holographic colour movement within the visible colour bar, creating a unique optical effect as light interacts with the stone from different angles.
The smoky crystal body provides a distinctive natural backdrop, displaying tonal transitions from deeper Purple through lighter Blue and into Green hues. Within this body, the holographic colour bar reveals striking Magenta and Green colour movement, creating depth, contrast and a mesmerising visual effect.
The natural crystal structure and substantial size make this an exceptional collector specimen, while also offering the experienced cutter the opportunity to uncover its full potential.
Large natural Crystal Nobbies with this combination of size, character and unusual optical movement are rarely encountered from Lightning Ridge. This piece represents the unique geological beauty and individuality that makes Lightning Ridge opal so sought after.
A remarkable opportunity for the collector or cutter seeking a substantial natural crystal piece with genuine character, specimen appeal and future potential.
Authentic. Rare. Unforgettable.
Body tone scale
The Body Tone Scale measures the lightness or darkness of an opal’s background, ranging from white to black. To use it, place your opal face-up on the chart and slide it along until its tone matches one of the reference samples, helping you accurately determine its body tone grade.
The Body Tone Scale measures the lightness or darkness of an opal’s background, ranging from white to black. To use it, place your opal face-up on the chart and slide it along until its tone matches one of the reference samples, helping you accurately determine its body tone grade.
Brightness scale
The Brightness Scale measures the intensity and vibrancy of an opal’s play of colour, indicating how strongly the colours appear under light. To use the scale, place your opal face-up on the chart and move it along until its brightness most closely matches one of the reference levels. This helps you accurately assess the opal’s overall brilliance and visual impact.
The Brightness Scale measures the intensity and vibrancy of an opal’s play of colour, indicating how strongly the colours appear under light. To use the scale, place your opal face-up on the chart and move it along until its brightness most closely matches one of the reference levels. This helps you accurately assess the opal’s overall brilliance and visual impact.
B5
Vivid
B4
Very Bright
B3
Bright
B2
Moderately Bright
B1
Subdued
Please note:
This Body Tone and Brightness Scale is intended as a general reference only. Any decisions made using this guide are at the user's discretion and no liability is assumed. For most accurate results, laser print this guide on Artboard 350gsm paper stock or similar.
Specimen Information
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