Blue Dendritic Opal Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends June 3rd

• Starting Time:5/27/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
• Ending Time:6/3/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:3.26 ct
• Size Description:15.90 mm x 9.45 mm

Description:Opal chemically is just Quartz with attached water molecules, and Quartz is one of the most "inclusion friendly" gems out there. This stone is what is known as Dendritic Opal with inclusions of Manganese oxide or Iron oxide. The word Dendritic comes from the Greek word "dendros" meaning tree, as the inclusions in these stones typically resemble plant life. This gem has some classic black inclusions floating inside a soft blue color host gem. The inclusions appear slightly golden in hue when the gem is backlit. The stone was somewhat difficult to photograph, but it really is beautiful up close. It has a simple "Pendulum Cabochon" cut, and is one of the more unique gems of this material that I have encountered. Enjoy.