Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal Raw- 1569.28 g

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Raw Mexican fire opal, the main mineral being natural Mexican fire opal, from Mexico/Queretaro, weight 1569.28 g, size 165x130x90 mm.

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This extraordinary rough fire opal from Mexico impresses with its fascinating blend of warm orange, honey, cream and earthy tones, as well as its unique natural structure. The uncut piece reveals the mineral's original beauty and clearly demonstrates 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 glowing orange areas form a beautiful contrast to the cream-white, gray and dark brown structures, giving the stone extraordinary optical depth. Natural cavities and open areas emphasize the authentic character of this rough specimen.

Mexican fire opals are known worldwide for their intense coloring and distinctive radiance. In raw form they offer an unadulterated glimpse of natural mineral formation and are especially sought after by collectors. The distinctive shape and the complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.

This piece is excellent for mineral collectors, lovers of rare raw minerals, as well 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 extraordinary rough fire opal from Mexico impresses with its fascinating blend of warm orange, honey, cream and earthy tones, as well as its unique natural structure. The uncut piece reveals the mineral's original beauty and clearly demonstrates 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 glowing orange areas form a beautiful contrast to the cream-white, gray and dark brown structures, giving the stone extraordinary optical depth. Natural cavities and open areas emphasize the authentic character of this rough specimen.

Mexican fire opals are known worldwide for their intense coloring and distinctive radiance. In raw form they offer an unadulterated glimpse of natural mineral formation and are especially sought after by collectors. The distinctive shape and the complex patterns make this specimen a unique display piece.

This piece is excellent for mineral collectors, lovers of rare raw minerals, as well 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 are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs—save..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it may lead to color deviations etc., as every computer, monitor and phone may display colors with different qualities.

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Main mineral
Natural Rough Mexican Fire Opal
Mineral form
Raw
Weight
1569.28 g
Country of origin
Mexico
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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
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DE329160339

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