Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Agate Point Size: Medium

Size: Medium

Weight: 1124g

this dish boasts stunning labradorescence

These bands are essentially a timeline of the mineral’s growth

This large piece showcases the captivating light green hues of Apophyllite and delicate stilbite

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Agate Point Size: MediumIve 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