ROUGH SPECIMENS OF Natural Genuine Authentic OPALITE

1 kilo / 1000grams (that's heaps!!!) of ROUGH SPECIMENS OF Natural Genuine Authentic OPALITE - Great Value!   

• RRP - $14 - 75.00 each piece
• Absolutely beautiful, this listing is for 1kg of the above gems - Yes 1kg of them!!!! WOW!
• Depending on size - this could be up to 5-30 specimens (you can break them smaller if desired to get more) - that's great value - use for yourself, gifts or to resell!
• That's a huge selection - it will make any crystal healer or budding gem collector thrilled!
• Let us choose a lovely selection for you - at a great price!
• Specimens are lovely in shades of color. Varying sizes. Beautiful quality, From Australia. Lovely quality & unusual gems for collectors.
• Great for schools, collectors or an unusual gift. My children have given these bundles to many school friends as birthday gifts and they are always fascinated - by these wonderful earth's treasures!
• This photo really isn't the best. It was a hot day and the gems were wet & the photo was taken simply looking into a bowl. We will choose a lovely selection for you!

ROUGH DENDRITIC AUSTRALIAN GREEN OPALITE: Opalite is also called Moss Opal. Western Australian Opalite: a harder form of opal known for its dendritic branching throughout.  Opal was formed many millions of years ago, when silica and water flowed into cracks & spaces in the ground. This then gradually hardened and solidified to become opal. It is an amorphous form of silica. Usually the water content is 6% to 10%. Opal's internal structure makes it diffract light, depending on the conditions in which during its formation. If the tiny silica spheres that make up the Opal have aligned so that the spheres are uniformed and form a dimensional structure grid, it can take on many colors & has “play of color” associated with precious opals. When there is no alignment of uniform silica spheres it is still considered Opal (or Opalite) but there is no flash of color and therefore called common Opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97% of the world's supply.

*PLEASE NOTE: To bring a real sparkle to the gems in the above pictures - wet them to show off their true colors, this can be achieved easily with water, hair lacquer, varnish or polishing. 
*NOTE - These stones can be sharp and may cut the skin, take care in handling them - not for small children without adult supervision.

For overseas customers we will remove a small weight of these to keep your costs just under the 1kg mark including packaging.

Gemstones:

We are happy to combine shipping (automatic on our direct website & by request before paying on eBay)

 Important Information About Our Gems, Minerals & Fossils

 About Our Specimens
All items and gem names are described as accurately as we believe. Please note that many specimens are from our private collection and may be eye-identified rather than gem-tested. While we endeavour to be as honest and accurate as possible, occasional human error may occur in identifying the correct mineral, and we cannot be held accountable for this. We always encourage you to review the images carefully before purchasing.

All photographs are original to the actual item. Any defects or concerns will be clearly noted in the description or shown in the images.

 About Our Fossils

Lesley is a fully qualified Gemmologist and teaches both Gemmology and Esoteric Gemmology. However, she is not an expert in fossils. The fossils in our collection have been professionally assessed and the recommended titles have been used to the best of our knowledge. As such, fossil identifications cannot be guaranteed as fully accurate, and any sale is offered on this basis as general information only.

 About Our Collection
Many of our pieces come directly from our showroom or our private family collection.

Lesley’s father operated Minex — one of the largest mineral businesses in Australia — with factories around the world and an extensive personal collection. He attended all of the major world gem and mineral shows, bringing back only pieces that were truly special. Many of the treasures in our collection come from this beautiful legacy.

 About Our Images
Please enlarge the images to get a better look at individual pieces and quality.
We often include a ruler and/or a hand in the image to give a better sense of size. Your purchase is only for the stone or piece listed and described.
Please note that colours may appear slightly different on various monitors and devices. We endeavour to describe each item as clearly and honestly as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask before purchasing.

 Our 30-Day Returns Policy
Shop with confidence 💛 We accept 30-day returns for: ✔ Any fault not described or shown in the images ✔ Or simply if you decide it isn’t the right piece for you.
We have been in business since 1991 and will always do our best to describe items correctly, treat you with care, and make your experience a positive one.

eBay Customers
We have many items listed in our eBay stores — RenascentCollege / Soul Light Emporium, Renascent-Treasures and RenascentBathBody. Please take a look at our other items. We are happy to combine shipping when requested, at Australia Post rates.