Description
GEM TYPE : Genuine Oregon Butte Opal
WEIGHT: Aprx. 19.49 Crts/3.90 Grams
MEASURES: Aprx. 27x16mm
CUT: Specimen thumbnail
CLARITY: Mixed Translucent/Transparent
TREATMENT: None (Natural)
# OF GEMS PER PARCEL: 1
ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE: $48
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, near Marrow 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 thumbnail specimen displays a jelly crystal clear body, with a bold deep orange patches. in a base of golden yellow and orange hues. This thumbnail specimen comes with the 1.25″ acrylic box case.
Pictured is the actual gemstone being offered.
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