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Lot 145
Crystal Opal Specimen
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$2,000 - US$3,000
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Crystal Opal Specimen
Ethiopia
Suitable either to be retained as a study specimen or for use as cutting material, the present offering is an example of white crystal opal in its original rough state--an excellent illustration of this volcanic source of opals. Having electric neon play-of-color with red, green, orange and some electric purple hues, with the natural "rind" of the specimen still visible. Weighing apprxoimately 144 carats (28.8 grams) and measuring 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2in
Suitable either to be retained as a study specimen or for use as cutting material, the present offering is an example of white crystal opal in its original rough state--an excellent illustration of this volcanic source of opals. Having electric neon play-of-color with red, green, orange and some electric purple hues, with the natural "rind" of the specimen still visible. Weighing apprxoimately 144 carats (28.8 grams) and measuring 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2in

