Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal is formed within ironstone concretions or boulders. The opal forms as thin veins or patches within the cavities and cracks of the ironstone.The ironstone forms a matrix around and within the opal, creating a distinctive appearance. The majority of boulder opal comes from Queensland, Australia. Like other opals, boulder opal exhibits play-of-color, a phenomenon where the gemstone displays flashes of different colors when viewed from different angles. Opal is often associated with symbolism such as inspiration, love, and hope. It is believed to have metaphysical properties that enhance creativity and emotional balance.
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Here are a few of our favorite coordinating semisolids: Hummingbird Blue, Agate Purple, Matchstick Lichen Teal, Abalone Purple
Boulder Opal is formed within ironstone concretions or boulders. The opal forms as thin veins or patches within the cavities and cracks of the ironstone.The ironstone forms a matrix around and within the opal, creating a distinctive appearance. The majority of boulder opal comes from Queensland, Australia. Like other opals, boulder opal exhibits play-of-color, a phenomenon where the gemstone displays flashes of different colors when viewed from different angles. Opal is often associated with symbolism such as inspiration, love, and hope. It is believed to have metaphysical properties that enhance creativity and emotional balance.
Curious to see how it knits up? Click HERE to see projects in Ravelry.
Here are a few of our favorite coordinating semisolids: Hummingbird Blue, Agate Purple, Matchstick Lichen Teal, Abalone Purple
Boulder Opal is formed within ironstone concretions or boulders. The opal forms as thin veins or patches within the cavities and cracks of the ironstone.The ironstone forms a matrix around and within the opal, creating a distinctive appearance. The majority of boulder opal comes from Queensland, Australia. Like other opals, boulder opal exhibits play-of-color, a phenomenon where the gemstone displays flashes of different colors when viewed from different angles. Opal is often associated with symbolism such as inspiration, love, and hope. It is believed to have metaphysical properties that enhance creativity and emotional balance.
Curious to see how it knits up? Click HERE to see projects in Ravelry.
Here are a few of our favorite coordinating semisolids: Hummingbird Blue, Agate Purple, Matchstick Lichen Teal, Abalone Purple