3.63CT COLLECTOR GEM W/UNIQUE DK GREEN BOCTROYDAL MINERAL INCLUSION 5 COLOR OPAL

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Pieces: 1
Shape: Oval Cabachon
(This stone has a unique mineral inclusion within the stone with boctroydal groth and I believe to be dark green in color)
Type: Opal
Color: Clear with 5 different play of color although not strong color play
Weight: 3.63 CT
(Remember the low specific gravity of Opal makes for a much larger stone than most other gems of the same carat weight)
Clarity: Transparent No crazing
Size: 12.5 x 10.0 x 6.7 mm
Luster: Vitreous
Origin: Ethiopia, Africa
Treatment: None, Solid Opal
Hardness: 3-5 MOHS
VVS 1 & 2
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS 1
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VS 2
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI 1
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI 2
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Included
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
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