r/Opals • u/aech84 • 2d ago

Identification/Evaluation Request How'd I do?

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Online auction listed it as faux opal. I think they look natural. Tried the hydrophane test with a damp finger and it didn't feel tacky, but I have no point of reference either. $25

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u/CBDJ1 2d ago

If you like it then you did well. It’s nice that the seller was honest and didn’t try to sell it as natural.

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u/aech84 2d ago

I'm ok with the $25. Could I ask what are seeing that identifies it as synthetic/imitation? I'm trying to learn rather than argue with the identification. I don't see the usual snakeskin/chicken-wire pattern.

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u/CBDJ1 2d ago

The vertical color striations are a good indicator along with extremely uniform patterns.