Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Hyalite Opal Some may have a mix

Some may have a mix of calcedony

Size (With Stand): 7

this piece is best suited for display in a protected environment where its unique surface characteristics can be appreciated without frequent abrasion

Approximate Weight: 80g

the base of the piece has been precisely cut and flattened

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Hyalite Opal Some may have a mixIve always been fascinated by how certain minerals look when they are left partially embedded in their host rock, and this Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon is a perfect example of that natural contrast. In Spanish, "Cantera" translates to quarry or stone, which refers to the pinkish tan rhyolite matrix that surrounds the precious opal. Instead of being cut out as a traditional gemstone, these specimens are shaped and polished so that the opal sits like a