Opal pseudomorph after Mollusk Shell

Coober Pedy, Central North, South Australia, Australia
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 04/06/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/13/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $60

Item Description

A classic Opalized mollusk shell pseudomorph / fossil from the famous locality at Coober Pedy, in South Australia, Australia. The piece is well-preserved, showing a soft grey-blue hue in reflected light, and more of a golden color when backlit. There is one small exposed area of Opal on one of the edges which shows attractive multi-color flash. There aren't too many places in the world where you find good quality Opal replacing / pseudomorphing shells like this, and the pieces from Australia are among the best in the world.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$60 04/13/2023 6:32:45 pm (CDT)
$50 04/12/2023 5:07:47 pm (CDT)
$45 04/12/2023 4:37:36 pm (CDT)
$40 * 04/12/2023 4:37:32 pm (CDT)
$40 * 04/12/2023 4:37:32 pm (CDT)
$35 04/12/2023 4:37:26 pm (CDT)
$30 04/12/2023 4:37:26 pm (CDT)
$25 04/12/2023 1:31:52 pm (CDT)
$20 04/11/2023 3:01:53 pm (CDT)
$15 04/09/2023 8:12:31 am (CDT)
$10 04/09/2023 6:13:53 am (CDT)
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