Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal Raw- 1573.66 g

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Raw natural Mexican fire opal from Mexico, Queretaro, weighing 1573.66 g with a size of 135×130×110 mm, untreated.

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This extraordinary raw Fire Opal from Mexico captivates with its fascinating mix of warm orange, honey, cream, and earth tones, as well as its unique natural structure. The uncut piece reveals the mineral's original beauty and strikingly showcases the geological processes that led to its formation over millions of years.

Particularly striking are the contrasting opal zones that run like natural veins through the light matrix. The luminous orange areas form a beautiful contrast to the cream-white, gray, and dark brown structures, giving the stone exceptional optical depth. Natural voids and open areas emphasize the authentic character of this raw piece.

Mexican fire opals are known worldwide for their intense coloration and distinctive presence. In raw form, they offer an unadulterated view of the natural mineral formation and are especially coveted by collectors. The distinctive shape and complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.

This piece is ideal for mineral collectors, lovers of rare raw minerals, as well as an exceptional decorative object with natural character.

Stone: Rare Fire Opal
Weight: 1573,66
Size: 135x130x110 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico / Queretaro

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This extraordinary raw Fire Opal from Mexico captivates with its fascinating mix of warm orange, honey, cream, and earth tones, as well as its unique natural structure. The uncut piece reveals the mineral's original beauty and strikingly showcases the geological processes that led to its formation over millions of years.

Particularly striking are the contrasting opal zones that run like natural veins through the light matrix. The luminous orange areas form a beautiful contrast to the cream-white, gray, and dark brown structures, giving the stone exceptional optical depth. Natural voids and open areas emphasize the authentic character of this raw piece.

Mexican fire opals are known worldwide for their intense coloration and distinctive presence. In raw form, they offer an unadulterated view of the natural mineral formation and are especially coveted by collectors. The distinctive shape and complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.

This piece is ideal for mineral collectors, lovers of rare raw minerals, as well as an exceptional decorative object with natural character.

Stone: Rare Fire Opal
Weight: 1573,66
Size: 135x130x110 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico / Queretaro

Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; that is why these shipping costs apply.
The purchaser bears all possible import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color variations etc., as every computer, monitor, and phone may display colors with different quality.

Details

Main mineral
Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal
Mineral form
Raw
Weight
1573.66 g
Country of origin
Mexico
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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