Opal ex Tom Ellis coll

Item Description

This specimen is part of the 2021 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!

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A gorgeous, shimmering, translucent, 197-gram piece of carving quality opal, this is both specimen and gem rough at the same time. This is a classic old example of Opal Butte material from Oregon, from the Tom Ellis collection. As a specimen, it is particularly good, better than most that might appeal as specimens for those of us who collect minerals per se, for the interesting patterns and the clarity in the middle. It positively glows when backlit! Comes with a custom lucite base. Donated to the Symposium Auction.