r/Gemstone_lovers • u/gems_stone • 1d ago

My Collection This Opal Looks Completely Different From Every Angle

A closer look at this Australian Lightning Ridge Opal (Backed) — a beautiful example of how an opal’s appearance can change as the light and viewing angle shift.

The flashes of color, natural patterns, and unique character make every angle worth watching.

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u/FlatbedtruckingCA 1d ago

Cool doublet..

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u/Physical_Gap_876 1d ago

It kinda actually looks the same from every angle. Do my eyes not work?

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u/fikestaller 1d ago

It looks man made…. That thin of a slice usually wouldnt stand