Opal (var: Opal-AN) (formerly Hyalite) (fluorescent)

Item Description

This material is some of the most unique and eye-catching Opal you will find from any contemporary locality. This large miniature / small cabinet specimen is a gorgeous piece that came from the fairly new discovery at the Étienne Mine in San Luis Potosi, Mexico in January of 2019. When it comes to Opal, there are lots of localities and styles for the species around the world, but I have to say that these are some of the most attractive, unusual, interesting and impressive Hyalites from anywhere. It's important to note that while this kind of material is often labeled as "Hyalite", but that term is no longer a valid name, this material is now called Opal-AN. An mentioned, in January 2019 there was an impressive discovery of some really eye-catching specimens from this tiny little mine A good friend of ours is exclusively mining this material, and we are getting it directly from the source. This particular specimen features SUPERB gemmy spherical groups or "balls" of Hyalite that are completely colorless sitting atop a light lavender colored layer of Opal (or possibly Chalcedony) on a bit of matrix There is a tiny bit of iron oxide inclusions that can be seen inside the Opal for a nice touch of color. Like a lot Hyalite specimens, this piece shows a brilliant green fluorescence under SW UV light. There are very few of these on the market, and you honestly can't find anything else like them out there. A great piece for anybody who collects Mexican minerals, worldwide Opals or fluorescent minerals. A wonderful specimen of this beautiful Opal variety.