Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Hear No Evil but rest assured

but rest assured

This  material typically features a complex blend of Trolleite

" you can see deep into the stone

Size: 7cm x 6cm x 4cm

multi-colored patterns within the stone creates a visually stunning effect that collectors greatly value

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Hear No Evil but rest assuredIve 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