Owyhee Blue Opal round beads 9-9.5mm (ETB01608) Unique jewelry/Vintage jewelry/Gemstone necklace

{Welcome to Sparklelittle! } Owyhee Blue Opal round beads 9-9.5mm (ETB01608) - this is only an approximate, the size varies slightly. Length: 16 inches Finishing: Polished { D e s c r i p t i o n } Owyhee Blue Opal is from the Owyhee Mountains of Eastern Oregon. The hardness is between 5.5 and 6.5 and is very durable.It is considered a “common opal” because it does not display any play of color (fire). This opal takes a glassy polish. The rich blue coloring is reminiscent of the finest Blue Chalcedony but with the translucence and golden highlights of Oregon Opals. When held to a light, even tumbled pieces of me have the wonderful glow of opal-essence. You will receive the same quality as you see in my pictures, I always send from the same batch. I will randomly select one strand. As the colour & size can vary slightly, please do not request for one particular strand. You can buy the whole batch to ensure you will get the best ones.