Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico hematite smooth gloss requires expert lapidary

smooth gloss requires expert lapidary skill to avoid fraying the delicate micaceous structures

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Perfect for Halloween or whenever you need a bit of heavenly protection

Size:  4 inch

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico hematite smooth gloss requires expert lapidaryIve 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