Opal (Var: Precious Opal)
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Opal is one of those minerals that look as beautiful and impressive when it is opaque as when it is water clear. The amazing range of this material (considering the simplistic chemistry) makes it an interesting mineral, especially considering that the species does not even have any crystal form. The Opal from this Gracious O Dios Mine, Honduras, have been mined for over 150 years, and have proven to be some of the more attractive yet lesser known from the Western Hemisphere. This piece features a few very attractive patches of multicolor Opal on matrix which shows flashes of red, gold, orange, blue and green. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.
Product details
SpeciesOpal
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityHonduras, Santa Bárbara Department, El Mochito Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Opal
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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