Pink Opal (2018 find)

Pisco Province, Ica Department, Peru
Miniature, 4.0 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 05/13/2021 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/20/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $70
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Item Description

Opal is such an interesting mineral for its diversity in terms of colors and forms and it ranges from essentially opaque to 100% water clear. Not too long ago there was a discovery of some really attractive pink Opal in the Ica Department of Peru. This pieces features semi-botryoidal growths with a gentle, flowing, somewhat ethereal appearance, which combined with the wonderful color make for some an specimen. Additionally, the piece shows a slight neon green fluorescence when exposed to SW UV light, which is caused by a thin layer of Opal-AN (formerly Hyalite Opal). When the piece is backlit, it shows a wonderful internal color as well. There were very few of these available when we bought them, and if you're a fan of Opals or Peruvian minerals, be sure to pick this one up.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$70 05/19/2021 5:59:30 am (CDT)
$60 * 05/19/2021 5:59:17 am (CDT)
$60 * 05/19/2021 5:59:16 am (CDT)
$50 05/19/2021 5:59:03 am (CDT)
$45 05/19/2021 5:59:03 am (CDT)
$40 05/19/2021 5:52:08 am (CDT)
$35 05/19/2021 5:52:08 am (CDT)
$30 05/19/2021 5:50:43 am (CDT)
$25 05/19/2021 12:40:10 am (CDT)
$20 * 05/19/2021 12:13:16 am (CDT)
$20 * 05/19/2021 12:13:16 am (CDT)
$15 05/18/2021 2:27:06 pm (CDT)
$10 05/17/2021 6:41:48 am (CDT)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.