Yellow Opal 5-8mm Banded Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch 48hr_05202025 red and brown

red and brown

Black Oxide

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

mustard yellow and cream tones and can be confused for Mookaite

leafy patterns

Yellow Opal 5-8mm Banded Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch 48hr_05202025 red and brownYellow Opal is transparent to opaque, milky white to pale yellow in color. It sometimes features dark brown to black dendritic inclusions that branch like tiny tree limbs through the stone. Unlike other forms of opal, Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for. Historically Opal was renowned as the Queen of Gems for its desirability and beauty.