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Opal from Mexico

 
Opal from Mexico

Opal from Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 44975
Mineral:Opal
Locality:Mexico
Description:Beige-colored opal that shows green and red internal flashes (play of colors) when rotated under illumination. The beige color will darken to brown, and increase in translucency, if stored in a water-filled jar. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:23x18x17 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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