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1.99 Ct. Mexican Leopard Opal Bead

SKU
Dimensions (mm)
7.500 x 7.500 x 7.500mm
Weight (cts)
1.988
Type
Cabochon, Bead, Polished
Shape
Round
Colours

Freeform Mexican Leopard Opal Bead 1.99 Carats.

Item Type: NATURAL Mexican Leopard Opal Bead

Leopard Opal, also known as Giraffe Opal or Jaguar Opal, is a type of opal that displays patterns resembling animal fur or spots.

This stone is believed to enhance creativity, boost self-confidence, and promote spiritual growth.

This is a Mexican Leopard Opal Bead.

Leopard Opal: Play-Of-Color Opal in Vesicular Basalt from Zimapán, Hidalgo State, Mexico


drilled with a hole of 1.2 mm approx.


Origin: MEXICO

Opal Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.55 mm. APPROX

WEIGHT: 1.99 CTS APPROX

GIA - Leopard Opal Information

“Leopard opal” consists of vesicular basalt impregnated with play-of-color opal, and is known only from Zimapán, Hidalgo State, Mexico. The formation of this ornamental stone was made possible by an abundance of silica derived from the chemical breakdown of overlying volcanic ash layers, the permeability of the underlying basalt, and the presence of pores in the basalt of an aesthetically pleasing size. The even distribution and small size of the opal-filled vesicles makes the rock attractive when cut or carved and polished. Veinlets and irregular masses of play-of-color opal showing various bodycolors (red, white, and colorless to pale blue) have also been deposited along joints and fractures within the basalt flow. This opal deposit, which may have been worked in pre-Columbian times, has been explored only by a number of small test pits in recent years, and significant potential remains for its future development.

Treated/Untreated: Untreated.

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Pacific Opals buys durectly from family owned mines in the Guadalajara region of Mexico All our Mexican Opals are from four different mines, Las Azucenas, San Simon, La Gema y San Martin. There is no middle man when you deal with Pacific Opals, there is me - Ramon.And I just returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, and I have brought with me not only excellent opals, but also a wealth of knowledge of how these marvelous gems reach the international marketplace. My family contacts in the Guadalajara, Mexico region are deep. My deceased grandfather was a well known and well respected miner in that area of Magdalena, and it is through these family contacts that I am able to offer such exquisie opals.I brought back some commercial grade rough opals.and extra fina opal in cantera, These are an excellent investment for either jewelers or collectors.I also came into some carved opals which will soon be posted, We just received 2 kilos of a mixture of high grade and extra fina opal in cantera, the cantera is a variety of dark, light tan and white textures - and well worth checking out.Thanks for your interest.Ramon If you feel your items that you purchased might get lost in the US post office mail, purchase insurance, we are not responsible for lost items in the mail. If you need a refund, for an item that was purchase with us, follow the steps. 1. email us a tracking number for the return items. 2. As soon as we get back our items, then we will refund you the cost.
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Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 1527382
Starts : 29th October 2024 07:05 pm PDT
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