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Feldspar with Hyalite Opal

sold

Locality: Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Minerals: Opal
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 6.5 cm
Size class: Small Cabinet
SID: OPAL4

This is a cool composition of minerals. It has dynamic structure, with multi-directional Feldspar crystals. Half of it has a black Manganese coating which is heavily coated with highly fluorescent Hyalite opal. The aesthetics of this piece has an artistic style to it, balance and contrast. It has no visible damage.