Very rare Mexican fire opal – a striking natural work of art with a brilliant play of colors Egg 97.10 ct- 19.42 g

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Estimate  € 500 - € 550
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Description from the seller

This exceptionally large Mexican fire opal impresses with its unusual size, distinctive natural design, and the fascinating interplay of intense red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. Embedded in a characterful reddish-brown matrix, numerous opal areas of varying shapes appear, offering glowing color reflections depending on the light. Especially spectacular are the warm orange and red patches, contrasted by strong blue areas and individual green-tinted accents. The irregularly distributed opal surfaces give the piece an extraordinary, almost mosaic-like appearance and make every side a new viewpoint. The high-gloss polish makes the translucent areas and the intense colors particularly striking. The imposing egg shape underscores the sculptural character of this exceptional specimen. An exceptionally rare-looking and highly decorative piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Mexican fire opals, which, due to its size, unusual matrix structure, and the fascinating variety of colors, becomes a striking focal point.

An opal egg like this is not only an aesthetic highlight but also a valuable piece for any mineral collection.

Stone: Rare Fire Opal Egg
Weight: 97.10 ct
Size: 33.7 x 23.8 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico/Queretaro

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This exceptionally large Mexican fire opal impresses with its unusual size, distinctive natural design, and the fascinating interplay of intense red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. Embedded in a characterful reddish-brown matrix, numerous opal areas of varying shapes appear, offering glowing color reflections depending on the light. Especially spectacular are the warm orange and red patches, contrasted by strong blue areas and individual green-tinted accents. The irregularly distributed opal surfaces give the piece an extraordinary, almost mosaic-like appearance and make every side a new viewpoint. The high-gloss polish makes the translucent areas and the intense colors particularly striking. The imposing egg shape underscores the sculptural character of this exceptional specimen. An exceptionally rare-looking and highly decorative piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Mexican fire opals, which, due to its size, unusual matrix structure, and the fascinating variety of colors, becomes a striking focal point.

An opal egg like this is not only an aesthetic highlight but also a valuable piece for any mineral collection.

Stone: Rare Fire Opal Egg
Weight: 97.10 ct
Size: 33.7 x 23.8 mm
Treatment: None (Untreated)
Origin: Mexico/Queretaro

Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We work with an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these are the shipping costs that apply.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.
On some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have placed lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors differently.

Details

Main mineral
Very rare Mexican fire opal – a striking natural work of art with a brilliant play of colors
Mineral form
Egg 97.10 ct
Weight
19.42 g
Country of origin
Mexico
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Objects sold
99.93%
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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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