{"product_id":"boulder-opal-10g","title":"Boulder Opal - 10g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eNatural Australian Boulder Opal (Rubbed, Not Polished) – Rare Rough Opal Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eAustralian Boulder Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"176\"\u003erubbed rather than fully polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its natural character while revealing the vibrant play-of-color hidden within the host ironstone. Unlike polished gemstones, a rubbed specimen retains its original texture and organic appearance, making it highly desirable for collectors, lapidary artists, and opal enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of opal in its natural state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThe exposed opal seam flashes brilliant colors against the rich ironstone matrix, offering a glimpse of the stone's potential while maintaining the rugged charm of an unpolished specimen. Every rubbed boulder opal is completely unique, displaying patterns and color play that cannot be duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1229\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rpqjsc\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eNatural Boulder Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y0uqzn\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eRubbed finish (not fully polished)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5hisd\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eVibrant natural play-of-color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5gxisv\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"968\"\u003ePreserved natural ironstone matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uufqbv\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eAuthentic Australian origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vjcxre\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eIdeal for mineral collectors and lapidary enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1drxyqi\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jv5n56\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eUntreated and 100% natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18bghgm\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eExcellent display or carving material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"186ks9c\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1229\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA beautiful example of Australia's world-famous precious opal deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53375762039084,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_2896_af945546-6a67-4893-ad20-07686f0516de.jpg?v=1782349394","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/boulder-opal-10g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}