Weight: 14.84 ct Dimensions: 32.6 × 12.7 × 4.8 mm

Andamooka Opal, Intense Multi-Color Play – Australia – 14.84 ct – Unique Piece

Andamooka opal from Australia features a dark matrix rich in micro-flashes of red, yellow, green, and blue distributed across much of its surface. The contrast between the deep background and the bright play of colors creates a very unique effect, with pinpoint reflections reminiscent of a mineral galaxy.

Andamooka Opals are highly prized for their unique appearance and often mixed structure of opal and matrix , which gives each piece a unique character. In this gem, the cabochon cut beautifully enhances the internal brilliance, maintaining an organic and natural shape, ideal for both collections and possible handcrafted settings.

A unique and spectacular piece, suitable for those looking for an Australian Opal different from the classic white or boulder specimens, with a strong aesthetic personality and great visual presence.

This specimen is a matrix-darkened Andamooka Opal , a treatment traditionally used on some Andamooka opals to increase the contrast between the matrix and the play-of-color.