Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico charging plate Picture taken on sunlight to

Picture taken on sunlight to show the beautiful colors

showcasing the incredible

swirling bands characteristic of this rare microcrystalline quartz variety

earning its nickname "Grateful Dead" calcite

Let its unique properties inspire awe and captivate your senses

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico charging plate Picture taken on sunlight toIve 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