(W3) Oregon Opal Butte Specimen 5″x3″ In. 2700 Crts

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GEM TYPE : Genuine Oregon Butte Opal
WEIGHT:Aprx. 2700 Crts/540 Grams
MEASURES: Aprx. 5"x3" Inches
CUT: Rough Specimen
CLARITY: Mixed Translucent/Transparent/Opaque
TREATMENT: None (Natural)
# OF GEMS PER PARCEL: 1
ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE: $180

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Featured is a genuine Oregon Butte Opal. Oregon Butte opal is an extremely unique variety of opal found in a remote site called Opal Butte, Oregon, in Morrow County. It was originally discovered by Tiffany & Co. in late 1930's and early 1940's, but was later mined out fully in the 1990's. Most of the gem quality material is now gone. The butte area is privately owned and not open to the public. Oregon Opal is know as a "fire opal" with color shades of red, orange, yellow, blue and clear and the gem material is translucent.

This particular large cabinet specimen shows predominantly yellow and orange color, with touches of clear and blue.

Pictured is the actual gemstone being offered.

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