Silica · Opal

Black Opal

Black opal, the Lightning Ridge treasure, shows the strongest possible play-of-colour on a dark body. Body tone and pattern set its celebrated prices.

Colour
grey

Transparency
Variable

RI
1.370–1.470

SG
1.98–2.23

Mohs
5.0–6.5

Birthstone
October

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