Weight: 17.54 ct Dimensions: 30.6 × 17 × 6.6 mm
Andamooka Opal, Intense Play of Green and Blue Colors – Australia – 17.54 ct – Unique Piece
Andamooka opal from Australia features a dark matrix rich in micro-flashes of 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.

















