Natural, rare Andes opal sphere Extraordinary color variety & collectible texture- 153.69 g
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Naturally occurring Andenopal sphere from Peru with exceptional color variety and an earthy, flowing texture; irregular shape, about 51.3 mm in size and weighing 153.69 g.
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This impressive sphere is made of natural Andean opal, a rare variety of opal from the Peruvian Andes, prized for its extraordinary range of colors and its earthy, vibrant structure. The piece showcases a fascinating interplay of gentle, milky-green areas and warm honey and ochre tones that flow like mineral landscapes across the surface. In between, cloudy, slightly translucent patches appear, while brownish mineral inclusions evoke ancient sedimentary layers, giving the stone a special depth.
The spherical shape makes the natural color gradations appear especially harmonious and reveals new details from every perspective – sometimes they seem calm and gentle, other times powerful and contrasting. It is precisely this combination of a calm opal structure and earthy character that makes Andenopal a coveted, collectible material, which is rarely found in this quality and intensity of color.
A striking one-of-a-kind piece that stands out both mineralogically and aesthetically, making it a wonderful highlight that adds value to any mineral or decorative collection.
Note: Stand not included, but can be purchased separately.
Weight 153.69 g
Gem Type 100% Very Rare Natural A++ Fantastic Blue-Green Opal, Peru
Irregular
Size 51.3 mm
Color as picture
Origin Peru
None at all
Hardness 5-6.5
Refractive Index 1.54-1.55
Specific Gravity 1.45
Note: The stand shown in the picture is not included in the scope of delivery but can be purchased separately.
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This impressive sphere is made of natural Andean opal, a rare variety of opal from the Peruvian Andes, prized for its extraordinary range of colors and its earthy, vibrant structure. The piece showcases a fascinating interplay of gentle, milky-green areas and warm honey and ochre tones that flow like mineral landscapes across the surface. In between, cloudy, slightly translucent patches appear, while brownish mineral inclusions evoke ancient sedimentary layers, giving the stone a special depth.
The spherical shape makes the natural color gradations appear especially harmonious and reveals new details from every perspective – sometimes they seem calm and gentle, other times powerful and contrasting. It is precisely this combination of a calm opal structure and earthy character that makes Andenopal a coveted, collectible material, which is rarely found in this quality and intensity of color.
A striking one-of-a-kind piece that stands out both mineralogically and aesthetically, making it a wonderful highlight that adds value to any mineral or decorative collection.
Note: Stand not included, but can be purchased separately.
Weight 153.69 g
Gem Type 100% Very Rare Natural A++ Fantastic Blue-Green Opal, Peru
Irregular
Size 51.3 mm
Color as picture
Origin Peru
None at all
Hardness 5-6.5
Refractive Index 1.54-1.55
Specific Gravity 1.45
Note: The stand shown in the picture is not included in the scope of delivery but can be purchased separately.
Our shipping costs have been verified and approved by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and the
Perform shipping; this results in these shipping costs.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other articles and shipping costs, save on pickup costs.
In some of the images, the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones, we held a light beneath the stone to better showcase the color of the pieces. And discrepancies in colors, etc., can occur since each computer, monitor, and mobile phone can display different qualities of colors.
Details
Main Mineral
Natural, rare Andes opal sphere
Mineral Form
Extraordinary color variety & collectible texture
Weight
153.69 g
Country of Origin
Peru
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- Mario Stieger
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