Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Agate Point These bands are essentially a

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

Weight: 1124g

high-contrast mosaic of deep brick reds

Each piece undergoes a final quality inspection for structural stability and polish clarity before being carefully packaged for its journey to you

Size: Medium

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Agate Point These bands are essentially aIve 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