Centauri Prism

Centauri Prism reveals herself in layers. A structured field of colour held within a precise geometry.

Key Specifications

•  Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
• Type: Crystal Opal
• Weight: 12,68cttttt
• Dimensions: 21.25mm length x 18.6mm wide x 6.85 mm height
• Cut: Broad triangular freeform cabochon
• Body Tone: N7 to N8
• Brightness: B3 to B4

 Colour profile

• Dominant Colour: Red/orange fire with green and blue undertones and yellow transitions
• Pattern Type: Broad flash sheet pattern and slight rolling flash
• Distribution: 50% to 65%  colour coverage. Strongest colour concentrated in the lower and central zones
• Depth: Good depth under the crystal cap
• Movement: Moderate movement. Red and Green zones activate when tilted.

Collector’s Guide

Rarity : Triangular freeform crystal opals with strong red/orange fire are notably scarce, especially when paired with a structured broad‑flash sheet pattern. The geometric face and layered colour zones give Centauri Prism a distinctive architectural presence that sets it apart from more fluid or chaotic crystal opals.

Investment Notes

• Red/orange fire is one of the rarest and most valued colour expressions in Lightning Ridge crystal opals
• B3–B4 brightness ensures strong visual impact under both natural and artificial ligh
• The broad triangular geometry offers exceptional face‑up presence and design versatility
• Ideal for collectors seeking a stone with both structural precision and dynamic colour behaviour
• Broad‑flash crystal opals with red dominance historically maintain strong long‑term demand

Collector’s Insight : Centauri Prism appeals to collectors who appreciate order, symmetry, and layered depth. The stone activates in zones — red and green lighting up as it tilts — giving it a deliberate, almost engineered movement. It’s a piece that rewards slow viewing, revealing its structure and colour in measured, intentional layers.

A Certified Asset Valuer has independently assessed this Opal. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied with the purchase.