A New Gem.
A new variety of opal—the black opal -—bus recently been discovered. ‘‘lt combines.” says an enthusiastic admirer of I lie new' rem. “the iridescence of the dewdrop with the colour of the rainbow’. set in the blackness of night: they are a smothered mass of hidden fire.” This description, fanciful though it may be. given a fairly accurate word picture of the wonderful and varied colourings of this remarkable stone. Somewhat sombre at first glance, its beauty does not immediately appeal to the observer, but a closer inspection reveals the “hidden fire.” and discloses a gem of exquisite beauty. As yet its com merical value is problematical. because of its recent discovery and the unfamiliarity of the public with its existence.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 24 August 1907, Page 14
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124A New Gem. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 24 August 1907, Page 14
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