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Opal brightness is graded on the B1–B5 scale, where B1 is very dim and B5 is vivid and intense.
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Boulder Opal Cabochon – Oval Blue & Green Pinfire
Boulder Opal Cabochon – Oval Blue & Green Pinfire
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Desertrain - A boulder opal with soft blue‑green pinfire that falls across its warm matrix like rain drifting over a sun‑baked desert, the tiny seams giving it the look of cracked earth catching scattered drops. Quiet, earthy and beautifully atmospheric.
This polished tribal oval boulder opal cabochon shows soft blue‑green pinfire dancing across its surface, with small natural seams that give the stone depth and character.
Its double‑sided nature reveals subtle colour and matrix on the reverse, making it a versatile piece for jewellery makers who love stones with personality.
With its generous size and gentle brightness, it’s ideal for a statement pendant, wire‑wrapped design, or a collector’s display piece.
- Opal Type: Boulder Opal
- Format: Cabochon
- Colour: Blue/Green
- Pattern: Pinfire
- Shape: Oval
- Finish: Polished
- Brightness: B2 (of 5)
- Stone Dimensions: 28 × 21 × 5 mm
- Weight: 10 g
- Back: Double‑sided with visible seams
- Fitting: None (loose stone)
- Source: Miner‑direct
- Origin: Boulder Opal Fields, Queensland, Australia
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About Our Opals
Every stone is natural, untreated, and individually cut.
No two opals are ever the same - each piece is one‑of‑a‑kind. We source directly from a small Australian mining family, from ethical and regulated opal fields.All photos are taken with a macro lens, remember to check the opal dimensions before purchasing.
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Why Buy From Us
We only work with Australian opals. Every opal is sourced directly from a small‑scale Australian mining family who work with integrity, fairness, and respect for the land. Ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility matters to us.
We want you to be delighted with every purchase, so please read our policies or contact us if you want to find out more:
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