(V8) Oregon Opal Butte Specimen 4″ x 1.5″ In. 545 Crts

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GEM TYPE : Genuine Oregon Butte Opal
WEIGHT: Aprx. 545 Crts/109 Grams
MEASURES: Aprx. 1.5" x 4" Inches
CUT: Rough Specimen
CLARITY: Mixed Translucent/Transparent/Opaque
TREATMENT: None (Natural)
# OF GEMS PER PARCEL: 1
ESTIMATED RETAIL VALUE: $185

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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 specimen has been trimmed and polished and shows a ribbon of color down through the center of this specimen. Starting with white, cream and pistachio green, the ribbon of opal turns to a white, clear, orange and then finally a fine crystal blue opal color.

Pictured is the actual gemstone being offered.

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