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GEM TYPE : Genuine Oregon Butte Opal WEIGHT: Aprx. 89.70 Crts/17.92 Grams MEASURES: Aprx. 1.5" x 1" Inches CUT: Rough Specimen CLARITY: Mixed Translucent/Transparent/Opaque TREATMENT: None (Natural) # OF GEMS PER PARCEL: 1 ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE: $160 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 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 thumbnail specimen shows a strong layered solid gemmy color range of clear, golden yellow, cream, orange and slight red with blue. Pictured is the actual gemstone being offered. PHOTOS ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL
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