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 Type: Hyalite Opal Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Utah Price: $2.00 per carat Gem quality Hyalite Opal is only found in one location in south-central Utah and only on one small knob. The Opals were formed by mineral deposits left from geysers and hot springs. This andularescent gemstone is included with botryoidal (grape-like) or straw-like masses that cause the light to roll off the internal bubbles and straw. The colors range from an almost pure, ice white to gold. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Pinolith Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Styria, Austria Price: $10-$50 per stone Pinolith or Pinolite is a unique material only found in a very small area of Austria. The showy alternating black and white looks almost like an old Japanese block print. With areas that resemble floral arrangements, plant leaves and abstract art, Pinolith is an uncommon gemstone that lends itself to wire wrapping. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Psilomelane Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Mexico Price: $10-$50 per stone Psilomelane (pronounced si-lah-mi-lane) is a wildly striped hydrous oxide with alternating bands of metallic black and gray that resemble Hematite. With a hardness of 5-6, Psilomelane is best used in a protective setting or a pendant. Psilomelane is also known as Romanechite. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)
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 Type: Silver Lace Onyx Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: California Price: $10-$35 per stone Silver Lace Onyx from the Calico Mountains of California actually contains small traces of silver. The uniqueness is enhanced by the yellow and black tree and plant-like dendretic inclusions. (Return to Top)
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Conversion Information
100 points = 1 carat, 5 carats = 1 gram, 28 grams = 1 ounce, 16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"
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