Opal on Matrix from Australia - 3.4kg

This mesmerizing Opal on Matrix specimen from Australia showcases an exquisite play of color, with vibrant flashes of blue, green, and hints of purple shimmering across its natural stone matrix. The raw, earthy contrast between the rugged host rock and the opal’s iridescence makes this piece a stunning addition to any mineral collection or gallery display.
Interesting Facts
Australia is home to some of the finest opal deposits in the world, with opals renowned for their mesmerizing “play-of-color,” an optical phenomenon that results from the diffraction of light through microscopic silica spheres. Opals on matrix specimens like this one are particularly sought after for their unique combination of raw geology and natural brilliance, preserving the opal in its natural environment.
Features
Origin: Australia
Material: Opal on Natural Matrix
Condition: Naturally preserved with vibrant opalescence
Special Characteristics: Stunning flashes of blue and green against an earthy, rugged matrix
Dimensions and Weight
Height        Length        Depth        Weight
6.25″        9.3″        3″        3.4kg
Just in Astro West.