Elongated hexigon opal (phantom phenomenon)

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Gemstone: Opal
Location of Origin:Mexico
Origin:Natural
Treatments:None reported
Weight:2.06 cts.
It has a "Phantom" light phenomenon, where shadows of the facets intersect creating a perfect replica of the table inside the stone. The shadows move in correspondence to the light source on the stone, making the "phantom" move. This stone also has great multi-color flash from every direction.
Size: 10.94 x 7.86 mm


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