{"product_id":"turquoise-astral-opal-rough-slab","title":"Turquoise Astral Opal™ Rough","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the vibrant spirit of the desert with \u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Astral Opal™ Rough\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic \u003cstrong\u003elab-grown opal\u003c\/strong\u003e features a rich turquoise base illuminated by vivid flashes of blue, green, and yellow fire. 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