Peruvian Opal:
Peruvian blue opal is relatively rare and is only found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. It is a very translucent stone with color similar to the Caribbean Sea.
Peruvian Opal Jewelry and Cabochons
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Peruvian Opal
Hailing from the Andes and coveted by the ancient Incas, Peruvian opal is extremely rare and exhibits an exquisite translucent coloring. While it typically comes in blue or pink colors, greens are also occasionally found.
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aka Andean Opal, Blue Peruvian Opal, Gem Silica, Jelly Opal
The Incas reportedly cherished this relatively rare stone from the Andes Mountains in Peru.
A lovely blue translucent common opal called Andean or Peruvian opal is found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. Copper may be the essential trace element that causes its soft distinctive color.
A relatively rare translucent stone with a color similar to the ocean in tropical waters, Peruvian Opal is found only in the Andes Mountains. It is the national stone of Peru.
Cabochon (Cab) - A gemstone cut with a rounded top (dome) and a flat bottom. They're often either round or oval, but can be other shapes as well. The stone in the photo on the left is an oval Pink Peruvian Opal cabochon.
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