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Honey Mesa Opal on Matrix | Cream & Ochre Display Specimen | 40.8 oz
$189.00
Warm honey, cream, and ochre opal rises in sculptural relief from a broad, earthy tan matrix. The exposed opal has a softly lustrous surface and angular, fractured contours that stand out against the finer texture of the surrounding stone.
Selected for The Hidden Bazaar, Honey Mesa is a distinctive display specimen for a mineral cabinet or curated shelf, with an understated desert palette and a striking contrast of textures.
- Material: opal on matrix
- Total specimen weight: 40.8 oz / 2.55 lb / approximately 1.16 kg, including host rock; this is not the weight of opal alone
- Color: cream, honey, and ochre on tan matrix
- Form: exposed opal formation on a broad matrix slab
- Quantity: one individual specimen; the exact piece pictured
- Locality: undocumented
- Geological age: undetermined; a reliable estimate requires provenance and geological context
Condition: Prominent fractures and separated-looking sections are visible in the opal, with cracks and chipped edges in the matrix. Repair or stabilization history is unknown. Please examine all photographs before purchasing. Offered as a display specimen; play-of-color and lapidary yield are not represented. Colors vary with lighting and screen settings.
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