Yellow Opal 8x10mm Handcut Faceted Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Gem from which its name was

from which its name was derived

The ribbed surface adds light-play and dimension

Due to its natural porosity

Pakimer Quartz is Herkimer style Quartz from Pakistan

This inspired the stone’s alias

Yellow Opal 8x10mm Handcut Faceted Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Gem from which its name wasYellow 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.