Elusive Mine, Koroit, Queensland, Australia Two halves of a large boulder opal nodule in ironstone matrix; the nodule consisting of vermiform precious opal around ironstone and lithified "clay," forming concentric layers. Maximum nodule size is 3 ½ x 2 7/8 in (9 x 8 cm). Both halves have polished faces and smooth polished bases to allow them to stand. The first, weighing approximately 2400 carats (480 gr) and measuring 4 1/8 x 3 ¾ x 2 in (11 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm); the second, weighing approximately 2415 ct (483 gr) and measuring 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in (13.5 x 9.5 x 3 cm) . (2)
Elusive Mine, Koroit, Queensland, Australia Two halves of a large boulder opal nodule in ironstone matrix; the nodule consisting of vermiform precious opal around ironstone and lithified "clay," forming concentric layers. Maximum nodule size is 3 ½ x 2 7/8 in (9 x 8 cm). Both halves have polished faces and smooth polished bases to allow them to stand. The first, weighing approximately 2400 carats (480 gr) and measuring 4 1/8 x 3 ¾ x 2 in (11 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm); the second, weighing approximately 2415 ct (483 gr) and measuring 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in (13.5 x 9.5 x 3 cm) . (2)
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