Opal-AN (formerly Hyalite Opal) (fluorescent)

Item Description

These specimens are rarely seen on the market, and it's a shame because despite the fact that they're some of the lesser known "Hyalite" Opals (the material is now referred to as Opal-AN), they're some of the most beautiful examples you'll see from anywhere. This piece features a wonderful GEMMY, colorless, semi-spherical aggregate of Opal-AN beautifully sitting in the center of the Rhyolite matrix, just like an egg in a nest. If you look closely, you'll see the tiny "beads" on the surface of the Opal group, but when you look at the overall aggregate, it really resembles a brain coral. To top it off, the Opal glows with an electric green hue under SW UV light. A wonderful, fine quality eye-catching example of this seldom seen material and a must have for any fan of Opals, fluorescent minerals or just unusual specimens.