Fire Opal in Matrix - Tower Quality:Staff Pick and the transience of life

and the transience of life

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Composed of corundum (Al₂O₃) with traces of chromium giving it its vivid red color

Approximate Weight of 1 Syringe: 8g

Fire Opal in Matrix - Tower Quality:Staff Pick and the transience of lifeMined from: Unknown Description: This specimen showcases the natural contrast between opals vivid color and quartzs crystalline clarity. Flashes of orange, red, and honey toned opal appear within a host rock bound by quartz veins and siliceous cement. The opal formed when silica rich fluids cooled in cavities and fractures, crystallizing alongside quartz over thousands of years. The result is a visually striking compositeopals play of color suspended