This listing is for a rough end cut of Pink Opal from Australia, 100% natural. It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.

Details:

• gemstone: Pink Opal
• color: pink, white
• dimensions: approx 4.75 × 3 × 3 inches
• weight: 1 pound 6.7 ounces

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.  The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Some pictures are taken with the stone wet while others are dry.  These are rough, not polished pieces.

Pink opal is a variety of common opal that lacks the flashing "play-of-color" found in precious opals.

Key Properties & Origins

• Composition: Hydrated silica combined with trace elements like quinones (in Peruvian varieties) or manganese (in American and Australian varieties).
• Hardness: Ranks around 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, making it softer and more prone to scratching or drying out than hard gemstones.
• Main Sources: Peru (famous for milky-pink "Andean opal"), Mexico, the United States (Idaho and Oregon), and Australia (often opalized radiolarite).

This is what Robin from IL had to say about our Pink Opal rough: As pictured, perfect pink opal slab!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.