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 Gorgeous Premium Peruvian Blue Opal Cabochon.  rare to find this Caribbean Blue color in natural Peruvian blue opal...Awesome... Rectangle shape,,, Nice Satin polish.
All natural Wonderful  color.  This Peruvian cabochon  

 Peruvian blue opal is  rare and is only found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. It is a very translucent stone with color similar to the Caribbean Sea. Depending on how the stone is cut it can be clear, scenic (showing varying degrees of color) or dendritic which has black fern like inclusions.  All three styles are equally valuable.  Its just personal preference.  
 Peruvian Opal is a true opal without the fire of Australian. It is considered a more organic opal...  It is a harder stone which makes it good for jewelry. 
 
This is the national stone of Peru.  Peruvian opal ranges between 5.5 and 6.5 on the mohs scale of hardness. 
Luster: Vitreous to pearly.
Transparency: Transparent to translucent.
Fracture: Conchoidal 
Loves hydration as do all opals
Folklore & Legend: 
The Peruvian blue opal has soft relaxing energies. Legend says that it takes the tension out of communication and helps ideas flow freely. It softens the impact of stress from the outside world and can help one to release the trauma of old wounds. It facilitates facing the future with a tranquil healing nature.
This stone is reported to be good for quieting the mind and as an aid to sleep.
 
All of our pictures are taken outside in natural lighting.  The stone may appear darker than the picture.  We take our pictures with varied backrounds and lighting conditions to give the most accurate visual.
Be sure to check out our other Peruvian Blue Opal items in the store  under cabs, jewelry and beads. Remember its always changing so keep checking back.

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