Opal
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This impressive specimen features a vast coating of strongly colored Opal-easily one of the most readily recognizable gemstones in the world-stretching across the front and back sides of a rocky matrix. Most of the Opal has wonderful blue and green opalescence, detailed with curving bands and speckled undertones of the darker host rock. Smaller veins of Opal (relative to the size of the specimen) weave across the matrix in small, brightly contrasting veins. The color play is fabulous, erring on the side of cooler colors such as green, blue, and even flashes of purple. This piece has a flat, trimmed underside but comes with a custom acrylic base for a more desirable presentation.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 18.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $11,875.00 |
purchased from Heritage Auctions (Dan Kennedy's collection) | ||
| — | Dan Kenned | Not disclosed |
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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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