Very rare Mexican fire opal – a striking natural work of...

This exceptionally large Mexican fire opal impresses with its unusual size, distinctive natural design, and the fascinating interplay of intense red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. Embedded in a characterful reddish-brown matrix, numerous opal areas of varying shapes appear, offering glowing color reflections depending on the light. Especially spectacular are the warm orange and red patches, contrasted by strong blue areas and individual green-tinted accents. The irregularly distributed opal surfaces give the piece an extraordinary, almost mosaic-like appearance and make every side a new viewpoint. The high-gloss polish makes the translucent areas and the intense colors particularly striking. The imposing egg shape underscores the sculptural character of this exceptional specimen. An exceptionally rare-looking and highly decorative piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Mexican fire opals, which, due to its size, unusual matrix structure, and the fascinating variety of colors, becomes a striking focal point. An opal egg like this is not only an aesthetic highlight but also a valuable piece for any mineral collection. Stone: Rare Fire Opal Egg Weight: 97.10 ct Size: 33.7 x 23.8 mm Treatment: None (Untreated) Origin: Mexico/Queretaro Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki. We work with an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these are the shipping costs that apply. The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved. On some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have placed lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors differently.

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