Product Description
Matched pair of oval red, yellow, and white striped semi precious gemstone Candy Opal designer cabochons 22 mm by 15 mm and 4.5 mm thick.
These weigh approximately 10.5 carats each.
This colorful striped semi precious 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. The name Opal comes from the Latin word opalus which means "precious stone".
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.
Metaphysical Properties: Common Opal is said to be a calming stone that will help you relax.