Opal (Var: Fire Opal)
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A half-centimeter-thick vein of transparent, orange fire opal from a dam site near Tijuana. Fire opal is often fashioned into jewelry. It is rare and highly sought-after by collectors and lapidaries. Ex. Irv Brown Collection.
Product details
SpeciesOpal
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Baja California
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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amorphous silica with water and a spectacular play-of-color; black, boulder, and fire opal varieties capture brightness, color, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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