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Midnight Echo Black Opal | 9.28 ct | Australia
Midnight Echo Black Opal | 9.28 ct | Australia
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A quiet storm held in stone—this 9.28 ct Australian black opal radiates with deep, introspective beauty. Its inky body tone creates the perfect backdrop for flickers of electric blue and forest green, like moonlight breaking through a midnight sea. The high dome and precise oval cut make this piece as timeless as it is rare.
Whether displayed or set into fine jewelry, this black opal speaks of mystery, depth, and the quiet power of presence.
Scientific Notes:
Black opal is the rarest and most valuable opal variety, defined by its dark body tone which enhances the intensity of its play-of-color. Primarily found in Lightning Ridge, Australia, it forms in iron-rich claystone deposits. With a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6.5, black opals require gentle handling but remain durable enough for wearable settings when well cut and polished.
Metaphysical Properties:
Black opal is considered a stone of deep emotional healing, spiritual protection, and truth-seeking. It’s said to draw out what’s hidden—both in the heart and the mind—bringing clarity, intuition, and transformation. A perfect talisman for those in transition or seeking their truest path.