Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal Raw- 1569.28 g
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Meteorite, raw Mexican fire opal from Queretaro, Mexico, weighing 1569.28 g and measuring 165 × 130 × 90 mm with no treatment.
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This exceptional raw fire opal from Mexico impresses with its fascinating blend 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 showcases, in a striking way, the geological processes that formed it over millions of years.
Particularly striking are the contrasting opal zones that flow like natural veins through the light matrix. The bright orange areas form a beautiful contrast with the cream-white, gray, and dark brown structures, giving the stone extraordinary optical depth. Natural cavities and open areas underline the authentic character of this specimen.
Mexican fire opals are renowned worldwide for their intense coloration and distinctive presence. In its raw form, it offers an unadulterated view of natural mineral formation and is especially sought after by collectors. The striking shape and the complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.
This piece is excellent for mineral collectors, lovers of rare rough minerals, and as an extraordinary decorative object with natural character.
Stone: Rare Fire Opal
Weight: 1569.28 g
Size: 165x130x90 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico/Queretaro
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This exceptional raw fire opal from Mexico impresses with its fascinating blend 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 showcases, in a striking way, the geological processes that formed it over millions of years.
Particularly striking are the contrasting opal zones that flow like natural veins through the light matrix. The bright orange areas form a beautiful contrast with the cream-white, gray, and dark brown structures, giving the stone extraordinary optical depth. Natural cavities and open areas underline the authentic character of this specimen.
Mexican fire opals are renowned worldwide for their intense coloration and distinctive presence. In its raw form, it offers an unadulterated view of natural mineral formation and is especially sought after by collectors. The striking shape and the complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.
This piece is excellent for mineral collectors, lovers of rare rough minerals, and as an extraordinary decorative object with natural character.
Stone: Rare Fire Opal
Weight: 1569.28 g
Size: 165x130x90 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico/Queretaro
Our shipping costs have been checked and approved by Catawiki.
We use an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; as a result, these shipping costs apply.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other listings and shipping charges; pickup costs can be saved..
In some of the photos the stone has been backlit to show you the stone’s color.
For some stones we have placed lighting underneath the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, since every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors with different qualities.
Details
Main mineral
Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal
Mineral form
Raw
Weight
1569.28 g
Country of origin
Mexico
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- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
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- Mario Stieger
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