Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Stalactite brilliant shine that looks almost

brilliant shine that looks almost wet or glassy

glowing green hues

These polished stones are more likely to be heated after extraction from the earth

Weight: 85g

This "curated for you" approach guarantees that you receive a specimen with excellent color saturation and a flawless

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Stalactite brilliant shine that looks almostIve always been fascinated by how certain minerals look when they are left partially embedded in their host rock, and this Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon is a perfect example of that natural contrast. In Spanish, "Cantera" translates to quarry or stone, which refers to the pinkish tan rhyolite matrix that surrounds the precious opal. Instead of being cut out as a traditional gemstone, these specimens are shaped and polished so that the opal sits like a