11 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Brazilian Cat's Eye Opal Cabochon
Brazil
To our knowledge no more that 80 kilos of this rare variety of cat's eye opal have been mined in the last 30 years. This particularly rare green opal is found in veins in dark brown volcanic rock and the color is due to iron content. The present oval cabochon features a seam of chatoyant orange opal in its green matrix. This is the only location in which this particular type of opal can be found.
Weighing approximately 44.5 carats and measuring 26.5mm x 21.5 x 12.0mm
To our knowledge no more that 80 kilos of this rare variety of cat's eye opal have been mined in the last 30 years. This particularly rare green opal is found in veins in dark brown volcanic rock and the color is due to iron content. The present oval cabochon features a seam of chatoyant orange opal in its green matrix. This is the only location in which this particular type of opal can be found.
Weighing approximately 44.5 carats and measuring 26.5mm x 21.5 x 12.0mm
Sold for
US$ 1,500
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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