Mintabie Opal Rough Parcel 30cts White Base Multicolor Old Stock Australian Opal
$ 15.84
Description
Mintabie Opal Rough Parcel 30cts White Base Multicolor Old Stock Australian Opal. Natural Australian Mintabie opal rough parcel weighing 30.7 carats total. Interesting older Mintabie material with natural seams, rolling flash, and cutting potential for small finished stones, collectors, or study pieces. Natural Australian Mintabie opal rough parcel weighing 30.7 carats total. Three pieces showing white to semi-crystal base material with flashes of multicolor play-of-color including red, green, blue, and violet. Interesting older Mintabie material with natural seams, rolling flash, and cutting potential for small finished stones, collectors, or study pieces. These stones came from an old-stock parcel reportedly held since the 1980s from a family mining stash, with much of the material remaining unworked until recently. Mintabie material has become increasingly difficult to source since the field closure, especially older untouched rough with visible color. Older Mintabie material can display natural inclusions, internal stress, or crazing typical of the field and should be handled accordingly during cutting. Total weight: 30.7 caratsOrigin: Mintabie, South AustraliaType: Natural solid opal roughQuantity: 3 stones Photos taken under bright lighting. Exact stones shown are the stones you will receive. From a larger parcel I’m currently working through — stones are sorted as I go, with select pieces kept for cutting and finished jewelry.
