{"product_id":"opal-specimen-41g","title":"Opal Specimen - 41g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"824\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e205 Carat Natural Queensland Boulder Opal Rough Specimen – Blue Green Fire in Ironstone Matrix – 41g Collector Mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"mzm7mz\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eDiscover the beauty of Australia's legendary opal fields with this stunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e41 gram (205 carat) natural Queensland Boulder Opal rough specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Brilliant seams of precious opal wind naturally through the rich brown ironstone host rock, displaying vivid flashes of electric blue, teal, green, violet, and occasional red depending on viewing angle and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eUnlike polished stones, this specimen showcases opal exactly as it formed in nature millions of years ago. Multiple exposed seams provide excellent play-of-color while leaving significant natural matrix intact, making it equally suitable as a display mineral, collector's specimen, or lapidary cutting material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eThe intersecting vein pattern creates a dramatic natural appearance rarely seen in ordinary rough. Every angle reveals new flashes of color hidden within the ironstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o2kgo8\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eMineral collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnxef\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eOpal enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17khilk\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eLapidary artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x7s2s7\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eMuseum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ukkuln\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eAustralian gemstone collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xhg7ki\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eNatural Queensland Boulder Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1es5xul\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eWeight: 41 grams (205 carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19p0bav\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eMultiple exposed precious opal seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e6oq4g\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eBright blue, teal, green, violet, and red flashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"162h5iz\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eNatural ironstone matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lna8wu\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eUnpolished rough specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7449gv\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eExcellent collector display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xu0jnj\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eSuitable for lapidary or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bcy6vf\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b261io\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eOrigin: Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429508374828,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_6322_0dffb29e-35ae-4c58-8489-7d9ee056bbf6.jpg?v=1783802475","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/opal-specimen-41g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}