Product Description
Smaller oval shaped red, yellow, and clear striped semiprecious gemstone Candy Opal designer cabochon 23.5 mm by 15 mm and 5 mm thick.
This colorful striped semiprecious gemstone is Candy Opal and it is found in western Utah, in the Thomas Mountain Range near the city of Milford.
It is also known as Bacon Opal.
Opal that is mostly opaque, with no play of color, is actually quite common. Opal is a hydrated silica material and it has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5.
The name Opal comes from the Latin word opalus which means "precious stone".
Metaphysical Properties: Common Opal is said to be a calming stone that will help you relax.