Whirlwind, opal carving by Daniela L'Abbate

Information sheet	WHIRLWIND
Click to enlarge Photo by Jenni Brammall HOME Not a Frog The Fan Kaleidoscope The Orbit Whirlwind Emerald Isle The Twirl Dark Opal N. 189 The Rose The Pansy The Buttercup Peanut Baby ITALIANO	Code:	KH 698
	Name:	WHIRLWIND
	Opal Type:	1
	Location:	Lightning Ridge N.S.W. Australia
	Body Tone:	Dark opal N. 5/6, translucent material.
	Shape Description:	Abstract shape. An intricate series of flowing grooves creates the pattern of a whirlwind around a central cavity.
	Colours:	On the left side and at bottom prevails the green colour. On the right hand side prevails the blue.
	Brilliance:	Very brilliant on the left side and bottom; more subdued on the right hand side.
	Pattern:	Consistent and uniform at left and bottom. Even colour around the cavity.
	Faults:	Minor flaws: small sand dots under surface.
	Dimensions:	50,5mm x 42,5mm Thickness: between 8 and 10 mm
	Weight:	Ct 78.5
	Signed by:	Not applicable on translucent opals - UNIQUE PIECE
	Price:	A$9,000
	Private Collection:	---
	Remarks:	This sculpture will be exhibited for sale at the “TUCSON SHOW”, Tucson, Arizona, USA, “Days Inn” Gem pavilion, Booth 45. from 1st February till 19th February 2003.
	Carved by:	Daniela L'Abbate
	Outcome:	Sold in Canada
	Daniela L'Abbate Gemmologist - FGAA N. 1181 – 3037 Ph. +61 268 292757 P.O. Box 117-2834 Lightning Ridge N.S.W. Australia