Black Opal Australian, Faceted 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_DZI The name derives from the

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

oil and succinic acid

the fossilized resin of prehistoric pine trees

Unlike other forms of opal

ranges in color from light to dark green

Black Opal Australian, Faceted 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_DZI The name derives from theBlack Opal is a naturally occurring variety of precious opal mined in Australia. this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone. It is mined under extremely harsh conditions and the high grade specimens are more rare than diamonds. Australian Aboriginal tribes referred to Black Opal as "Fire of the Desert."