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Black opals are the most valuable form of opal - due to their dark body tone and the resulting vibrant play of colour. Top of the range gem quality black opal can fetch prices up to AUD $15,000 per carat. However, just because an opal is black doesn't make it valuable. There are many factors including brightness and pattern which determine the over all value of opal.
THE BLACK OPAL IS THE 8th RAREST GEMSTONE IN THE WORLD.
Australia is the classical Opal country and today is the worldwide most important supplier of Fine Opals. Almost 95 per cent of all Opals come from Australian mines.
Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, is the main source of black opal, opal containing a predominantly dark background. Mintabie is another source of the black opal.
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Gem Type: TOP MOST!! EXTREME!! 100% GENUINE REAL Natural BLACK Opal
Shape: OVAL
Quantity: 1
Total Weight: 1.07ct
Colour: Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Orange, Paraiba Blue, Gold, Lime Green, Purple & Magenta Colour Play
Clarity: Translucent/Opaque
Size: 9.69x6.38x3.78mm
Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia
Hardness: 6.5 MOH'S SCALE