Peruvian Pink Opal
Hardness (Mohs): 6Color: Pink
Transparency: Translucent
Notable Occurrences: Peru
Pink Opal is a "common opal" which is also referred to as Pink Silica, although it does technically qualify as opal. Although it's opal, it is harder than other opals and therefore used in carvings. It is generally found layered within a chalky white matrix, which may be present in some of the cut stones creating a 
pattern effect with the matrix and other inclusions which may be present. To me, this often has the feel of a dawn sky with ribbons of clouds. I should give a nod here to The Gem Shop in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, from which I've obtained most of the material I cut here and most of the information I have on it.
Folklore/Metaphysical Properties: I'm not aware of any for this material.
Peruvian Pink Opal Jewelry for Sale
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Peruvian Pink Opal Cabochons for Sale
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Peruvian Pink Opal
15mm
8.80 cts.
$58.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
26 x 11mm
6.55 cts.
$34.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
26 x 11.5mm
7.10 cts.
$34.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
34 x 16mm
12.25 cts.
$54.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
37 x 11.5mm
10.25 cts.
$39.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
19 x 15mm
6.20 cts.
$35.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
20.5mm
13.65 cts.
$60.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
17 x 9.5mm
5.60 cts.
$21.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
5.5mm
0.60 cts.
$5.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
7.5 x 5.5mm
0.85 cts.
$6.95
Peruvian Pink Opal
7.5 x 5.5mm
1.00 cts.
$8.95
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