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135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)

Description: 135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz) With a higher iron content in its sandstone matrix, most Fairy Opal finished stones with one or two treatments will achieve a body tone in the N1-N4 range (Black Opal). - Whereas other matrix materials at this stage will have a body tone in the N5-N6 range (Dark Opal) with some N4 Black. Queensland Fairy Matrix Opal is an affordable way to create great looking black opals, with the added protection of a glassy resin coating. Treated to show the higher grade opal fire. - will need a final treatment after cutting. * Pictures taken wet. Has been; sliced to show face of the stone, permanently darkened to N3/N4 with a single sugar carbon and heat treatment. - easier treatment method due to properties of this material. * Please refer to pictures and video for size and quality. - WYSIWYG * Treatment Process: Dissolve sugar into hot water at about 50/50 ratio,Place stones into sugar water mixture for 1 day, Take stone(s) out of sugar water mixture and dry naturally for 1 day,Place stone(s) individually in a double piece of tin foil (aluminium foil) and add spoon full of vegetable oil (any),Wrap the foil around the stone(s) - not too tightly,Place stone(s) in foil onto a BBQ - medium heat with closed lid for 1 hour,Turn off BBQ and leave it for 2 hours to cool. Clean the carbon off the face of the stone (with a CAB, Rotary, Sander, Sand paper) and Ta-Da! Finish a stone in 3 steps:Shape and rub stone down to at least 2000 grit,Wash and then dry the stone thoroughly,Coat in a two part epoxy resin for a glassy finish. Coat of resin to seal and protect the stone and for additional lustreAfter cutting and polishing, a final coat of clear resin is applied which seals and protects the stone, and adds a glossy finish. A word on Stabilizing Fairy Matrix Opals can be stabilised if the rough stone is soft or crumbly. Can be stabilised if you are looking to polish a stone without a finishing coat of resin. - outcomes do vary and there are many resources that show how this is done. Will combine shipping. All items sent registered mail Australia Post International buyers please note:Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are the buyers responsibility

Price: 55 AUD

Location: Sutherland

End Time: 2024-12-25T23:09:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.95 AUD

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135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)135ct Rough Fairy Matrix Opal Slice from Winton Queensland (27g, 0.95oz)

Item Specifics

Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Gemstone Creation: Natural

Item Width: 18 mm

Number of Pieces: 1

Item Length: 57 mm

Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia

Gemstone Colour: Bi-Colour/Multicolour

Gemstone Type: Opal

Gemstone Form: Rough

Gemstone Treatment: Heated

Brand: Unbranded

Country of Origin: Australia

Item Depth: 15 mm

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